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9: Nuclear War: A Scenario - Annie Jacobsen


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IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD!!!

In a race against time the president gets manhandled, people push buttons, everything blows up, and our only hope is "Wonderwall".

The Phools are crashing out this week!!!


Summary

In this conversation, the hosts explore the themes of existential crises, the implications of nuclear warfare, and the flawed nature of deterrence as discussed in the book 'Nuclear War: A Scenario' by Annie Jacobson. They discuss what would happen to them in the scenario, the chaos of decision-making under pressure, and the human element in nuclear protocols, ultimately leading to a discussion on the importance of appreciating life amidst the looming threat of nuclear annihilation.



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