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April 8, 2024 47 mins

On today's 176th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews Brian Andrews and Jeff Wilson, the authors of the book 'Four Minutes.'
The conversation starts with some lighthearted banter having to do with "silly hats,' but soon delves into the authors' busy writing schedule and their upcoming projects. A highlight comes when they share their collaboration with Tom Clancy's estate and the research they conducted with the US Navy for their Clancy novels.

The authors also explain the concept behind their latest military thriller, Four Minutes, which involves a special operations team using advanced technology to predict future events.

The show wraps with a brief discussion about the challenges and limitations of time travel in the book, how it could be possible through the use of modular fusion reactors, as well as the potential benefits and risks of artificial intelligence in writing and warfare.

To learn more visit: Andrews-Wilson.com

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Show Updates
08:06 Collaborating with Tom Clancy's Estate and the US Navy
21:54 Creating Realistic Rules for Time Travel
22:51 The Importance of Family Support and Military Dedication
22:57 Exploring the Intersection of the Human Condition and Technology
23:25 Time Travel through Modular Fusion Reactors
24:24 Limitations and Consequences of Time Travel
26:43 The Potential Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence
38:19 Gratitude for Opportunities in the Entertainment Industry

Some take-aways:

  • Brian Andrews and Jeff Wilson have a busy writing schedule, but they are grateful for the opportunities they have been given.
  • The authors collaborated with Tom Clancy's estate and conducted extensive research with the US Navy for their Clancy novels.
  • 'Four Minutes' explores the concept of using advanced technology to predict future events and its implications for special operations teams.
  • The authors wanted to create realistic rules and limitations for time travel in the book.
  • The episode highlights the importance of family support and the dedication of military personnel. The hosts are interested in exploring the intersection of the human condition and technology.
  • Time travel in their book is made possible through the use of modular fusion reactors.
  • Time travel has limitations and unintended consequences.
  • Artificial intelligence can be a valuable tool if humans are in control of it.
  • The hosts are grateful for the opportunities they have in the entertainment industry.

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