The 72 Minutes That Could End Civilization
Author Annie Jacobsen explores the terrifying possibility of a modern nuclear conflict triggered by technical errors or misunderstandings. The book emphasizes that despite the end of the Cold War, the global nuclear threat remains a critical existential risk.
Why it matters
It serves as a reminder of the continued vulnerability of global security to nuclear escalation in an era of rapid technological change.
What if the end of civilization did not begin with years of preparation, but with a single warning signal?
The article summarizes a book's thesis on global security without injecting partisan political commentary.
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