Carl Robichaud on Reducing the Risks of Nuclear War
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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 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 If you have any feedback, you can get a free book for filling out our new feedback form. You can also get in touch through our website or on Twitter. Consider leaving us a review wherever you're listening to this — it's the best free way to support the show. Thanks for listening!
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