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Selects: Nuclear Semiotics: How to Talk to Future Humans

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Nuclear Semiotics: Communicating Danger to the Future

This chapter explores the challenges and complexities of nuclear semiotics, the study of creating effective warnings about hazardous nuclear sites for future civilizations. Through a blend of humor and thought-provoking discussions, the hosts analyze various approaches to conveying the dangers of nuclear waste over millennia. They delve into historical context, communication methods, and the urgent need for symbols that remain understandable across generations.

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