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Command and Control

Book • 1848
In 'Command and Control', Eric Schlosser delves into the history of nuclear weapons systems and accidents, focusing on incidents like the 1980 Damascus Titan missile explosion.

The book highlights the ongoing risks of nuclear weapons due to human error and technological complexity, offering a historical narrative that spans over fifty years.

Schlosser's work is both a thriller and a critical analysis of nuclear safety and policy.

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Mentioned by Sam Harris as a book detailing the preparations for nuclear war.
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#330 — The Doomsday Machine
Mentioned by CGP Grey when discussing books to get started with on Audible.
86: I Like Maps
Mentioned by Neil Soni in the context of a discussion about the maintenance of nuclear weapon systems.
121: The Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect
Mentioned by Eric Schlosser when listing some of his books.
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