Unless you really want nitty gritty details and history of numerous different technological inventions throughout history and how they were used for war, first, this book is for you. If that’s not what you’re about, here is a TLDR:

it’s pretty crazy to think that much of the technology we use today had its birth through warfare first, and into civilian hands second. Take the telescope for example. Originally used by commanders who needed to see far into the distance what their enemies were doing, therefore being able to guide their decision making process. Another modern example? Satellite GPS: originally used in the first gulf wars but eventually as that tech got better and better, cheaper, less accurate versions became available to the public. So there you have it, pretty crazy to think about, huh?

I disagree with the name as well, I feel like it should be called “Exploited For War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Science and The Military”. Not only does Mr. Tyson speak of other science disciplines that have been exploited for killing humans, but I think “accessory” makes the scientists more complicit.

A good chunk of pages was dedicated to explaining the political and funding history of space programs between countries which, for me, was the most fascinating part of this book.