This Day Stanislav Petrov Prevents Armageddon (1983)
Sep 24, 2023
Stanislav Petrov, a former lieutenant colonel in the Soviet Air Defense Forces, is hailed as a hero for averting a nuclear disaster in 1983 by identifying a computer glitch. In this riveting discussion, Petrov reflects on the intense pressures he faced while deciding to challenge an incoming missile alert. The conversation delves into the chaotic Cold War environment, the moral dilemmas surrounding nuclear retaliation, and the importance of open communication in military decision-making. His legacy highlights the human instinct to question alarming protocols in times of crisis.
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