Richard Rhodes - Making of Atomic Bomb, AI, WW2, Oppenheimer, & Abolishing Nukes
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Impact of Nuclear Energy on War and Nation States
The introduction of nuclear energy drastically reduced the number of war-related deaths after World War II. The global death toll from war dropped significantly from millions to around one to two million deaths annually post-1945. This decrease forced nation states to reevaluate traditional defense mechanisms and consider alternate ways to safeguard their borders. The shift signified a fundamental change in how conflicts were managed, underscoring the monumental impact of nuclear energy on warfare and international relations.
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