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“The best relatively short description I've read of the effect of the two bombs was penned by author Susan Southerd in her book about Nagasaki.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: nuclear war and memory
For: Historians and individuals interested in nuclear history
Key quote: “If you want to be reminded of what that sort of Damocles can do, there's only two real world examples that you can go study that will tell you.”
The host discusses the historical context and implications of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, emphasizing the need to remember these events to understand the risks of nuclear warfare. The mention of the book 'Nagasaki' serves to highlight the singular human experiences associated with these bombings and their lasting impact on society.