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#58 – Carl Robichaud on Reducing the Risks of Nuclear War

#58 – Carl Robichaud on Reducing the Risks of Nuclear War

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#58 – Carl Robichaud on Reducing the Risks of Nuclear War

FromHear This Idea

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Length:
222 minutes
Released:
Feb 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A full writeup of this episode, including references and a transcript, is available on our website: https://hearthisidea.com/episodes/robichaud.
Carl Robichaud co-leads Longview Philanthropy’s programme on nuclear weapons.
We discuss:Lessons from the Ukraine crisis

Lessons from the Ukraine crisis
China's future as a nuclear power
Nuclear near-misses
The Reykjavik Summit, Acheson–Lilienthal Report and Baruch Plan
Lessons from nuclear risk for other emerging technological risks
What's happened to philanthropy aimed at reducing risks from nuclear weapons, and what philanthropy can support today

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Released:
Feb 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Hear This Idea is a podcast showcasing new thinking in philosophy, the social sciences, and effective altruism. Each episode has an accompanying write-up at www.hearthisidea.com/episodes.