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Surviving a Nuclear Attack

Offered By: TED-Ed via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the evolving landscape of nuclear threats and learn practical survival strategies in this TED-Ed talk by disaster-medicine expert Irwin Redlener. Delve into the history of nuclear countermeasures, from Cold War-era bomb shelters to modern-day concerns about nuclear theft and terrorism. Gain insights into the realities of a nuclear attack, including who might survive and how to prepare. Discover essential response planning techniques and personal points to consider in the face of this persistent global danger. Redlener's expertise provides a sobering yet informative look at nuclear security in the 21st century, offering valuable knowledge for navigating potential nuclear disasters.

Syllabus

Introduction
The nuclear age
The nuclear threat story
Bomb shelters
Disconnect from reality
Nuclear theft
plutonium
knowhow
who
soft and plentiful
who would survive
response planning
personal points


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