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\nHeinlein wrote what amounted to military propaganda. Picture Heinlein as the teacher with the missing arm.
\n\n Verhoven Dislikes Militarism and Fascism \n\nNot a surprise for someone who grew up in Nazi-occupied Holland. He thought the book was disgusting and wouldn\u2019t finish reading it - had someone else tell him what happened.
\n\n Society at Constant War \n\nPropaganda. Othering. Resources all in to the military-industrial complex. Militarism. Fascism.
\n\n Insectoid Aliens and Intelligence \n\nHive minds. Brain straws. Pheromone communication. Intelligent bugs. Higher-oxygen atmosphere.
\n\n Future Tech \n\nExo-suits, insterstellar travel, shooting projectiles across the galaxy. Drones? Where are the drones?
\n\n Gender Equality \n\nExo-suits, from the book, would close the gap for war purposes. Co-ed showers. Norway and Israeli conscripting women.
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