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Thanks. I was disappointed to see downvotes rather than engagement in the argument. You prompt a fascinating hypothetical: suppose all the world's atomic weapo

by kauffj 12y ago

Thanks. I was disappointed to see downvotes rather than engagement in the argument. You prompt a fascinating hypothetical: suppose all the world's atomic weapons were put up in a free, transparent auction? (i.e. bidders and bids are disclosed) I'd argue that most would end up in the hands of good actors (e.g. the world bands behind the Dalai Lama to buy and destroy them all), but who knows? Good debate topic for happy hour, though.

justizin 12y ago
Unfortunately, the size of the world's nuclear arsenal being what it is, it doesn't much matter if "most" of the nuclear weapons end up in the hands of good actors.
- mentat 12y ago
  I think this is also the case for vulnerabilities as well unfortunately.
  - justizin 12y ago
    That was my point.