Mutually Assured Destruction
A game theory concept where the full-scale use of nuclear weapons by opposing sides would result in the annihilation of both the attacker and the defender. Discussed as a stabilizing force that has prevented nuclear war, but one that is inherently precarious.
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Making Sense of Existential Threat and Nuclear War
Sam Harris
A doctrine of military strategy and national security policy in which a full-scale use of nuclear weapons by two or more opposing sides would cause the complete annihilation of both the attacker and the defender.
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All-In Podcast
The doctrine of nuclear deterrence during the Cold War, where a full-scale use of nuclear weapons by two opposing sides would cause the complete annihilation of both.
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Sam Harris
The doctrine of military strategy and national security policy in which a full-scale use of nuclear weapons by two or more opposing sides would cause the complete annihilation of both the attacker and the defender.
Tuomas Sandholm: Poker and Game Theory | Lex Fridman Podcast #12
Lex Fridman
A defense strategy and doctrine where a full-scale use of nuclear weapons by two or more opposing sides would cause the complete annihilation of both the attacker and the defender.
Liv Boeree: Poker, Game Theory, AI, Simulation, Aliens & Existential Risk | Lex Fridman Podcast #314
Lex Fridman
A game theory concept where the full-scale use of nuclear weapons by opposing sides would result in the annihilation of both the attacker and the defender. Discussed as a stabilizing force that has prevented nuclear war, but one that is inherently precarious.