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Nuclear War Expert: 72 Minutes To Wipe Out 60% Of Humans, In The Hands Of 1 Person! If Nuclear War Starts, Go To This Country!

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

CHAPTER

The Terrifying Realities of Nuclear War

The chapter delves into the author's motivation behind writing a book about nuclear war, discussing the historical context of nuclear tensions, catastrophic effects of a potential nuclear exchange, and the unsettling reality that a nuclear war can be initiated by just one person in the United States. It explores the evolution of nuclear weapons from the atomic bombs of the 1940s to the more powerful thermonuclear bombs of today, delving into the systems of delivery like ICBMs and nuclear submarines. The chapter also highlights the current conflicts and proxy wars involving nuclear-armed countries and emphasizes the precarious balance of power that could lead to a catastrophic nuclear Armageddon.

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