People I (Mostly) Admire 71. Bombs Away
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Apr 16, 2022 
Beatrice Fihn, the Executive Director of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization ICAN, advocates passionately for global nuclear disarmament. She discusses the urgent need to place disarmament at the forefront as geopolitical tensions escalate. Fihn critiques traditional deterrence theories and the hypocrisy of nuclear non-proliferation amid current conflicts. She also highlights the devastating consequences of nuclear warfare and the pressing need for public advocacy to shape international policies, urging a collective fight for a world free of these weapons.
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Nuclear Weapons and Power
- Most countries don't equate nuclear weapons with power.
- Many understand the devastating consequences of these weapons.
Ukraine and Nuclear Deterrence
- Steve Levitt questions if Ukraine would have benefited from having nuclear weapons as deterrence.
- Beatrice Fihn argues that if Ukraine had them, nuclear war might have already occurred.
Damage of a Single Nuclear Warhead
- A single nuclear warhead can cause immense destruction, vaporizing ground zero, creating firestorms, and causing long-term radiation poisoning.
- Emergency services would be overwhelmed and unable to provide aid in such a scenario.