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Dive into the world of **nuclear weapons**—from the first Manhattan Project to today’s cutting-edge delivery systems. We break down how these devices work, their destructive power, key treaties, and their role in modern geopolitics.

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00:00A single bomb that can level an entire city, killing hundreds of thousands in an instant.

00:06Now, multiply that by 12,000.

00:09That's the reality of nuclear weapons today.

00:12Over 12,000 warheads scattered across the globe,

00:16each with the power to bring unimaginable destruction.

00:20This is not science fiction.

00:22This is our world.

00:24Nuclear weapons are the most powerful and destructive devices ever created.

00:28First developed during World War II,

00:31they have since become a defining feature of international security and politics.

00:37These devices harness the power of nuclear reactions, fission or fusion,

00:41to create explosions of unprecedented magnitude.

00:46Their development marked a turning point in human history,

00:49introducing a level of destruction that could potentially end civilization as we know it.

00:54The history of nuclear weapons began in 1945

00:57with the United States bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki,

01:02which resulted in the deaths of over 200,000 people

01:05and left many more with long-term health issues due to radiation.

01:10These events demonstrated the horrific potential of nuclear technology.

01:14During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union

01:18engaged in a nuclear arms race, amassing tens of thousands of warheads.

01:22The Doctrine of Mutually Assured Destruction, MAD, prevented their use,

01:28but the risk of accidental or unauthorized launch was ever-present.

01:33Today, nine countries possess nuclear weapons.

01:37The United States, Russia, France, China,

01:41the United Kingdom, Pakistan, India, Israel, and North Korea.

01:46Together, they hold approximately 12,000 nuclear warheads.

01:49The effects of a nuclear detonation are catastrophic.

01:54Intense heat, blast waves, and radiation can destroy everything within miles,

02:00while fallout can contaminate vast areas,

02:03causing cancer and genetic mutations for generations.

02:07Moreover, the use of nuclear weapons could trigger a nuclear winter,

02:11where smoke and debris block out the sun,

02:13leading to global cooling and agricultural collapse,

02:17potentially resulting in billions of deaths from starvation.

02:21Despite these risks, countries continue to modernize their nuclear arsenals,

02:27and tensions between nuclear-armed states,

02:29such as in the Korean Peninsula or between India and Pakistan,

02:33raise the specter of nuclear conflict.

02:35International efforts to control nuclear weapons include treaties like

02:40the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, NPT,

02:44and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons,

02:48TPNW,

02:50which entered into force in 2021

02:52and aims to eliminate nuclear weapons entirely.

02:56However, none of the nuclear-armed states have signed the TPNW,

03:01highlighting the challenges in achieving universal disarmament.

03:05The continued investment in nuclear arsenals,

03:08with over $100 billion spent globally in 2024,

03:13underscores the urgency of addressing this issue.

03:17Given the immense danger posed by nuclear weapons,

03:20it is imperative that we take action.

03:23Support organizations dedicated to nuclear disarmament,

03:27such as the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, ICAN.

03:31Stay informed about nuclear policy

03:35and advocate for your leaders to pursue diplomatic solutions over military escalation.

03:41Educate others about the realities of nuclear weapons

03:44and the importance of preventing their use.

03:46The existence of nuclear weapons is a stark reminder

03:50of our capacity for both creation and destruction.

03:53As we stand on the brink of potential annihilation,

03:57let us choose the path of peace and cooperation.

04:00Together, we can work towards a world free from the shadow of nuclear war,

04:05ensuring a safer future for all generations to come.

04:08And then, of course, in the future,

04:12that we dispose of the common

04:33I think about the Today's Machine

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