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The game theory that led to nuclear standoffs

The Indicator from Planet Money

CHAPTER

Exploring Nuclear Standoffs and the Influence of War Games

This chapter delves into the Soviet Union's automated Doomsday Machine in their nuclear arsenal, highlighting the risks and implications. It also touches on nuclear tensions in the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan's stance, and the cultural impact of 'War Games' on perceptions of nuclear risks.

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