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She questions whether the public can or should have access to full information, especially as the stakes include nuclear war, biological experiments, and the future of autonomous warfare. Debates over transparency versus security are longstanding, and Jacobsen warns that unaccountable secret agencies threaten democratic governance.
The Dark Legacy of Nazi Science in America
One of the most disturbing themes is Operation Paperclip—the post-WWII program that imported Nazi scientists like Werner von Braun into the U.S., enabling breakthroughs in rocket technology and space exploration. Jacobsen details her research into Nazi war crimes, the proliferation of Nazi sympathizers in America, and the morality of leveraging these dark alliances for strategic gain.