Episode 353 - Chernobyl: The Power Station That Ended a Nation
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The Unfolding Disaster at Chernobyl
The chapter details the onset of radiation sickness among workers at Chernobyl, the psychological phenomenon of groupthink causing denial in the control room, and the decision-making process of plant officials leading to the mishandling of the nuclear disaster. It discusses the aftermath, including the lack of evacuation preparedness, misinformation by officials, international pressure for admission of the accident, and efforts to combat the fire and prevent a nuclear meltdown.
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