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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by LTC (Ret’d) Dave Grossman, author of On Killing and On Combat, to discuss the psychology of killing.
- The podcast begins unpacking LTC (Ret’d) Grossman’s books and research on the topic of violence, including On Killing and On Combat, and how militaries overcome the innate human resistance to taking a life.
- LTC (Ret’d) Grossman then unpacks how this impacts military training, as well as those social conditions which spur violence.
- The pair wrap up the podcast discussing the concept of “The Bulletproof Mind” and discuss what’s next on the horizon for LTC (Ret’d) Grossman.
You can lean more about LTC (Ret'd) Grossman and his recent publications on his website here.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
Listen to previous episodes of the Defence Connect podcast:
Episode 521: CONTESTED GROUND: Regaining the qualitative advantage
Episode 520: CONTESTED GROUND: What’s in store for 2025? Part 2
Episode 519: PODCAST: Boosting women’s involvement in defence industry, with Rachel Falzon, Women in Defence Association
Episode 518: SPOTLIGHT: Delivering a sovereign small arms and load carriage capability, with Aquaterro’s Graeme Bulte
Episode 517: PODCAST: Royal Australian Navy minehunters’ new purpose after service, with Frank van der Linde
Episode 516: CONTESTED GROUND: What’s in store for 2025?
Episode 515: PODCAST: Building a robust, fit for purpose ADF, with Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh MP
Episode 514: CONTESTED GROUND: What Trump’s Panama Canal comments mean for maritime law
Episode 513: SPOTLIGHT: How AIR 6500 will defend Australia’s shores, with Lockheed Martin Australia’s Liam Catterson
Episode 512: SPOTLIGHT: Engaging with Australia’s next-generation Defence STEM workforce, with DSTG’s Dr Carolyn Patteson and Dr Mike Wilson
