

WAGD: The Blinding Future of Nuclear Weapons
Jun 14, 2024
Journalist Sarah Scoles discusses her book 'Countdown' and shares insights on the modern nuclear age, including the experiences of scientists at nuclear weapons labs, the mission of the National Ignition Facility in achieving fusion reactions, collaboration between the private sector and government in nuclear weapons innovation, and the challenges of US nuclear arsenal modernization in a global context.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Modern Nuclear Apparatus
02:43 • 7min
National Ignition Facility (NIF) and Fusion Reactions
09:16 • 6min
Exploring the Involvement of the Private Sector in Nuclear Weapons Innovation
15:29 • 3min
US Nuclear Arsenal Modernization and Global Dynamics
18:05 • 14min