In his latest philosophical work, Peter Sloterdijk takes a Machiavellian approach to dissecting the nature of powerful individuals and their instruments of warfare. To underscore the perceived indifference of visionary inventors, he draws upon a specific quotation attributed to Wernher von Braun. However, the author implies that there is a significant issue or inaccuracy regarding this particular citation, prompting a closer look at Sloterdijk’s referencing methods.
