“Nuclear War” - Annie Jacobsen

[dimsum]

Heard the interview with Dan Carlin and I knew I had to read this book.

‘My jaw dropped’: Annie Jacobsen on her scenario for nuclear war | Books | The Guardian

The author’s new book posits an all-too-possible catastrophe, destruction assured by human frailty as much as by technology

amp.theguardian.com

 

[Halifax Tar]

I'm listening to Annie Jacobson with Lex Friedman right now.

Did you get the book yet ? It's on my list.

 

[dimsum]

I'm listening to Annie Jacobson with Lex Friedman right now.

Did you get the book yet ? It's on my list.

Not yet but will soon.

 

[SeaKingTacco]

Pesky (sub) orbital mechanics….

Of course, in the hypothetical North Korea scenario, it would probably be better to use SLBM or cruise missile and avoid overflying Russia/China, all together…