Born Violent | Professor Bo Jacobs talks about Nuclear Issues at A-bombed Warehouses
Channel: Seek Sustainable Japan | JJWalsh
Date: 2020-02-26

I had the opportunity to talk with Nuclear Historian Professor Bo Jacobs about his latest article Born Violent: The Origins of Nuclear Power at the Iconic A-bombed warehouses in Hiroshima, Japan this month (2/2020).

In this video, Bo shares his insights on peace issues, dark tourism, his latest article on the origins of nuclear power and a little about his upcoming book to be released in 2021. 

My favorite part of the video is when Bo gives advice on how to make sure to practice self-care when you have a job that is often so heavy, sad and overwhelming. I appreciate the work Bo does to document these histories and details of what happens to people and communities most affected by nuclear power, weapons, and technology. Amazingly, we are all affected! 

Robert (Bo) Jacobs is a social historian of nuclear technologies and radiation techno-politics at the Hiroshima Peace Institute, Hiroshima City University, Japan. 

Read more of Bo's work and latest research:
https://bojacobs.net/

Watch a more recent interview with Bo Jacobs on "Nuclear Realities of testing, power, weapons and storage- past, present, and future" : https://youtu.be/VmBhjn9NGS4