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The Defensive Advantage of Hunter-Gathering
CNN's John Defterios asks why all rich countries seem to ban nuclear power in some way. He says the answer may have something to do with there being a defensive advantage. Technology could create situations similar to hunter-gatherers on isolated islands, he argues. This would enable people to avoid collective action problems by avoiding need for collective action.