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Should We Prepare for Nuclear War? (Annie Jacobsen)

The Michael Shermer Show

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Necessary Evil: The Dilemma of Nuclear Weapons

The chapter discusses the historical estimates of casualties in a nuclear war scenario and the necessity of the nuclear triad for deterrence. It delves into the concept of deterrence, the challenges in eliminating nuclear arms, and the potential catastrophic outcomes of a nuclear conflict. The conversation critically analyzes the excessive stockpiling of nuclear weapons and emphasizes the need to prioritize global survival over outdated systems.

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