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“Stanislav Petrov Quarterly Performance Review” by Ricki Heicklen

LessWrong (Curated & Popular)

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A Performance Review on the Brink of Disaster

This chapter presents a humorous yet tense performance review of Lieutenant Colonel Stanislav Petrov, who comically downplays his responsibilities regarding nuclear missile alerts. The dialogue culminates in a surreal moment that critiques the absurdity of nuclear deterrence policies while underscoring the seriousness of the tensions involved.

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