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Annie Jacobsen on Nuclear War - a Second by Second Timeline
Future of Life Institute Podcast
Navigating Nuclear Chaos
The chapter intricately explores a nuclear war scenario from the detection of a missile launch through to the critical decision-making process of launching a counter strike. It delves into the challenges of distinguishing real launches from false alarms using advanced satellite technology and machine learning within the Defense Department, emphasizing the terrifying realities of nuclear warfare. The narrative highlights the intense pressures on high-ranking officials, including the president, in responding to a potential nuclear attack and the intricacies of decision-making under extreme time constraints.
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