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How Storytelling Prevented Nuclear War

StarTalk Radio

The Power of Storytelling to Prevent Nuclear War

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This chapter explores the impact of storytelling on preventing nuclear war, with a focus on the movie 'The Day After'. It delves into the geopolitical climate during the nuclear arms race, the choice of Lawrence Kansas as a missile silo location, and the vulnerabilities of multiple targets. It also discusses the historical events that led to the Intermediate Missile Range Treaty and how the movie 'The Day After' influenced public perception and awareness.

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