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Command and Control

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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 in 4 episodes

Mentioned by

Sam Harris

as a book detailing the preparations for nuclear war.

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Recommended by

Paul Madera

for its insights into the history of nuclear weapons and near-misses.

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Recommended by

Rob Wiblin

as a good read for those interested in nuclear security.

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Recommended by Dr. Thomas DeLoughery as a book about nuclear accidents that is hard to put down.

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when discussing books to get started with on Audible.

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Mentioned by

Eric Schlosser

when listing some of his books.

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Mentioned by

Tonya Mosley

when discussing

Eric Schlosser

’s body of work.

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Mentioned by

Neil Soni

in the context of a discussion about the maintenance of nuclear weapon systems.

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