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Originally Posted by Ninjalawyer
I read the book a few years ago and enjoyed it immensely. Although the threat of nuclear annihilation isn't at the forefront of thought anymore, I still can't help but think of the book whenever I hear politicians spew anti-science rhetoric or impliedly describe the educated as snobs; it always reminds me of the Simplification from the book.
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You know, the funny thing is, while the Cold War may be over, it may, in the long run, increase the risk of nuclear annihilation. Several more countries have nukes now, and they may not be as reluctant to use them as the United States and the Soviet Union were.
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Bill