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Risk-taking Is The Essence Of Innovation.

New Developments In Weapon Systems During The 1950s And Early 1960s Created A Situation That Was Most Dangerous, And Even Conducive To Accidental War.

Nuclear War Is Such An Emotional Subject That Many People See The Weapons Themselves As The Common Enemy Of Humanity.

Failures Of Perspective In Decision-making Can Be Due To Aspects Of The Social Utility Paradox, But More Often Result From Simple Mistakes Caused By Inadequate Thought.

The Widespread Diffusion Of Nuclear Weapons Would Make Many Nations Able, And In Some Cases Also Create The Pressure, To Aggravate An On-going Crisis, Or Even Touch Off A War Between Two Other Powers For Purposes Of Their Own.