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Jerry Pournelle

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1 archived appearance · 1996

Jerry Pournelle (1933–2017) was a prolific science fiction author, technology journalist, and military strategist recognized for his collaborations with Larry Niven, including the apocalyptic classic Lucifer's Hammer, and for his influential commentary on technology and defense policy. On Art Bell's programs, his formidable intellect and strong opinions on science, politics, and the future of civilization made him a compelling and authoritative voice.

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May 10, 1996: Comets - Jerry Pournelle

May 10, 1996

1h 17m

Science fiction author Dr. Jerry Pournelle, co-author of the classic novel Lucifer's Hammer, joins Art Bell for a fascinating discussion on the real dangers of asteroid and comet impacts, the politics strangling America's space program, and the state of planetary defense. Pournelle, a former aerospace engineer who w...

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Lucifer's Hammer

1977

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From the High Desert

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