Nuclear Command: Fear and Humanity's Existential Dread

This chapter examines the unsettling realities of nuclear command and control, reflecting on the precariousness of global peace since World War II. It connects the historical approaches to nuclear warfare, explores the psychological impact of the atomic age on human perception, and discusses the evolving theories surrounding nuclear winter and disarmament. The narrative highlights significant historical events and modern military technologies that underscore the fragility of peace and the potential for catastrophic misunderstandings.