Carl Robichaud

Carl Robichaud, co-leader of Longview Philanthropy’s nuclear weapons policy program, dives deep into the looming threat of nuclear war. He reflects on the morality of the bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and critiques the lessons learned from the Cuban Missile Crisis. The conversation touches on modern challenges like cyber vulnerabilities and escalating U.S.-China tensions, along with the role of private citizens in mitigating nuclear risks. Robichaud emphasizes the need for philanthropy in addressing these existential threats, blending urgency with hope.

Carl Robichaud, co-leader of Longview's nuclear weapons policy program, shares his insights on the precarious global landscape of nuclear arms. He discusses whether the world has been 'lucky' regarding nuclear incidents and the deterrent effect of these weapons. The conversation dives into the motivations behind nuclear proliferation, particularly in countries like Iran and Pakistan. Robichaud emphasizes the risks posed by non-state actors and the importance of public advocacy, highlighting the need for dialogue among nuclear powers and increased funding for nonproliferation efforts.

A full writeup of this episode, including references and a transcript, is available on our website: https://hearthisidea.com/episodes/robichaud. Carl Robichaud co-leads Longview Philanthropy’s programme on nuclear weapons. We discuss: Lessons from the Ukraine crisis China's future as a nuclear power Nuclear near-misses The Reykjavik Summit, Acheson–Lilienthal Report and Baruch Plan Lessons from nuclear risk for other emerging technological risks What's happened to philanthropy aimed at reducing risks from nuclear weapons, and what philanthropy can support today If you have any feedback, you can get a free book for filling out our new feedback form. You can also get in touch through our website or on Twitter. Consider leaving us a review wherever you're listening to this — it's the best free way to support the show. Thanks for listening!

Carl Robichaud, co-leader of Longview Philanthropy's program on nuclear weapons and existential risk, discusses the likelihood of nuclear conflict, the devastation of the nuclear bomb on Hiroshima, the ethics of nuclear weapons, close calls and the risk of nuclear war, the current landscape of nuclear weapons and international relations, the accuracy and omissions in the film 'Oppenheimer', and the need for continued engagement in managing the risks of a new nuclear age.

Carl Robichaud, one of the world’s leading experts on nuclear security, discusses the current risk landscape of nuclear weapons, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and China-Taiwan tensions. He also explores historical moments of potential nuclear war such as the Cuban Missile Crisis. Other topics include the development and power of nuclear weapons, citizen investigations into nuclear weapons, the concept of Molok and the nuclear dilemma, the potential use of blockchain technology in nuclear arms control, and challenges in global problem solving.