

FTS: It's Much Easier Than You Think for a Lunatic President to Blow Up the World
Nov 10, 2024
Jeffrey Lewis, Director of the East Asia Nonproliferation Program and nuclear strategy expert, joins Jon and David to discuss the troubling implications of presidential access to nuclear codes. They reveal historical crises where miscommunication led to danger and emphasize the need for stronger safeguards against unstable leadership. The conversation dives into the roles of AI and human judgment in nuclear decision-making, advocating for reforms to ensure accountability and security in the face of unpredictable governance.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
The Nuclear Authority Dilemma
03:51 • 15min
Nuclear Decision-Making and Executive Power
18:55 • 8min
Assessing Risks of Presidential Authority and Global Decision-Making Systems
27:16 • 5min
Navigating Nuclear Decision-Making: Human Fallibility vs. AI Solutions
32:39 • 5min
AI, Nuclear Risks, and Human Oversight
37:26 • 10min