Though the geopolitics were a complicated web of interconnected parts, certain events before, during and after Earth’s 3rd World War are undisputed. At least, today.

One of the most infamous figures in Human history is Colonel Phillip Green - a key player in the build-up to war and the literal fallout to follow. He’s viewed - rightfully - as one of the biggest villains ever to walk the Earth.

As World War 3 raged on Allied New United Nations and Eastern Coalition troops alike became disillusioned and deserted their posts to follow a new way they believed would ultimately prevail.

Sovereign nations, including the United States, essentially ceased to exist following the war, the country falling into barbarism, carved up into fiefdoms controlled by competing warlords, Such as Green. He had slowly amassed a loyal army and began his brutal reign over the pacific northwest of North America.

Our exploration of artificial intelligence continues as we bridge the boundary between current AI technology and fictional representations of artificial minds. While last episode focused on the technological trajectory toward superintelligence, this time we tackle the philosophical dimensions of machine consciousness.

Who carries Charles Bronson's torch in today's action landscape?

Bronson carved out a unique space in cinema history with his stoic presence, minimalist acting style, and everyman quality that somehow made his extraordinary feats believable. We dive deep into what made him special – that gritted-teeth delivery, the intimidating presence despite his average stature, and his ability to play essentially the same character across different films while still creating something compelling each time.