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“I just read a whole book on that that says for the entire time nuclear weapons have been around, everyone has underestimated the most dangerous part of them, which is the fires that they start.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: nuclear weapons testing
For: Individuals interested in Cold War history and nuclear policy
Key quote: “According to Lynn Eden, there are probably many times more deadly than that once fire is taken into account.”
The host discusses the implications of nuclear weapons testing and the underestimated dangers associated with them, particularly focusing on the fires caused by such weapons. Lynn Eden's book is referenced to highlight the severity of these dangers and the historical context of nuclear deterrence strategies during the Cold War.