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Nukes have created world peace, the likes of which are were totally unknown throughout all of human history. You're not considering second and third order cons
by douglaswlance 8y ago
Nukes have created world peace, the likes of which are were totally unknown throughout all of human history.
You're not considering second and third order consequences.
When two nations can unilaterally destroy the earth, they are greatly incentivized to use diplomacy over warfare.
- lrdd 8y agoAlso, as a result of MAD the main risk of nuclear weapons would be operation by a terrorist group as opposed to a nation - who wouldn't be affected by a national nuclear disarmament and wouldn't be able to have retaliation in the same way
- stareatgoats 8y agoAnd when the incentive to use diplomacy is lost to some perceived first-strike capability we face extinction. You're not wrong, but the argument is not that simple (either).
- mikorym 8y agoI don't think this warrants a downvote—nuclear deterrence is as valid an argument as the parent comment which states that nuclear disarmament may contribute to peace.