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The Man Who Saved the World by Saying No
Episode Notes
September 26, 1983. Soviet duty officer Stanislav Petrov sees five incoming nuclear missiles on his screen. Protocol says launch a retaliatory strike. He has minutes to decide. He says no — and saves the world. We reconstruct the night, the system failure, and the single decision that prevented nuclear war.
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September 26, 1983. Soviet duty officer Stanislav Petrov sees five incoming nuclear missiles on his screen. Protocol says launch a retaliatory strike. He has minutes to decide. He says no — and saves the world. We reconstruct the night, the system failure, and the single decision that prevented nuclear war.
What You'll Learn
Related Reading
One Decision tells stories of single moments that changed everything — the hesitation, the courage, and the people who made the call. New episodes weekly.