Apparently, nuclear weapons being in the hands of human beings, with all of their emotions and flaws, makes nuclear brinkmanship "risky" Who knew?

"The Psychology of Nuclear Brinkmanship"

"As the field of international relations seeks to update theories of nuclear strategy and the utility of #nuclear weapons in the wake of the notable return to great power conflict, we highlight the centrality of the conscious choice that leaders must undertake in deciding to use nuclear weapons. Human emotions can introduce chance into bargaining in ways that contradict the expectations of the rational cost-benefit assumptions that undergird #deterrence theory."

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https://direct.mit.edu/isec/article/47/3/9/114669/The-Psychology-of-Nuclear-Brinkmanship

Presidential survival in surprise nuclear war has focused on bunkers deep under the White House, but why not rapid escape instead: a rocket?

Read more at my #blog: https://www.adamasnemesis.com/2022/05/23/deep-underground-launch-center/

This post's featured image is "Don't look back" by me (yes, it's just a quick-and-dirty drawing of my idea).

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Dr. Strangelove's "doomsday device" can be built in real life. What are our options for survival? Better than you might think.

Read more at my #blog: https://www.adamasnemesis.com/2022/03/01/after-the-doomsday-shroud/

This post's featured image is "Doomsday shroud" by yours truly.

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