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The Future of War Is Here
Plain English with Derek Thompson
The Soviets' Dead Hand Technology
The Soviets developed a machine that could detect signs of nuclear attack and retaliate. The idea was to stop the Kremlin's communications by sending signals from all Soviet silos. "It really was kind of automating Armageddon," says author David Frum.
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