Nuclear Winter with Ann Druyan and Brian Toon
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The Urgency of Nuclear Winter Awareness
This chapter explores the reactions to groundbreaking research on nuclear winter, focusing on Carl Sagan's influential outreach efforts and the mixed responses from the scientific community. It highlights the historical context of nuclear threat discussions, the challenges faced by researchers in communicating their findings, and the implications for current geopolitics. The conversation reflects on the importance of storytelling in science and the ongoing need for vigilance against misinformation amid renewed arms races.
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