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Nuclear Semiotics: How to Talk to Future Humans

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Communicating Nuclear Danger

This chapter focuses on creative and innovative ideas for warning future generations about the risks of nuclear waste. Speakers evaluate various unconventional proposals, such as glowing plants and mythological narratives, while emphasizing the importance of clarity, simplicity, and permanence in these communications. They explore the concept of nuclear semiotics, highlighting the need for effective symbols and markers to convey dangers across millennia.

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