Published Apr 30, 2022
Stanislav Petrov: The Man Who Saved the World (Encore)
Gary Arndt recounts the critical decision by Stanislav Petrov in 1983 that prevented a nuclear disaster, highlighting the intense Cold War tensions and the crucial role of individual actions in averting global catastrophes.
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