TechStuff TechStuff Classic: Close, but No Nuclear War
Nov 18, 2023
The podcast explores close calls with nuclear war, including technical glitches and coincidences that almost led to catastrophic events. It discusses the science behind atoms, nuclear fission and fusion, and the creation of nuclear bombs. It also delves into the tense atmosphere during the Cuban Missile Crisis and explores instances of false missile alerts and near misses.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Understanding the Structure and Forces of Atoms
02:57 • 5min
Understanding Nuclear Fission and Fusion
08:09 • 9min
Creating a Nuclear Bomb
17:14 • 7min
How Fusion Bombs Work
24:31 • 8min
The Cuban Missile Crisis: Tense Standoff and Dangerous Conditions
32:49 • 14min
Close Call with Nuclear War
46:28 • 7min
False Missile Alerts: Near Misses and Tensions
53:53 • 11min
Close Calls and the Terrifying Reality of Nuclear War
01:04:28 • 4min