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#778 - Annie Jacobsen - Just How Likely Is A Global Nuclear War?

Modern Wisdom

CHAPTER

The Harrowing Reality of Nuclear Warfare

This chapter explores the evolution and destructive power of nuclear weapons, contrasting atomic bombs with thermonuclear devices and their historical contexts. It highlights the catastrophic implications of nuclear warfare, including the potential for nuclear winter and the fragility of international relations in the face of rogue actors like North Korea. Through historical anecdotes and expert insights, the chapter underscores the grave consequences of miscommunication and the unpredictability surrounding modern nuclear strategies.

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