“The atomic bomb made the world more peaceful”
Agree
- Nuclear deterrence prevents world wars
- Mutually assured destruction works
- Fewer deaths than conventional wars
- Forces diplomatic solutions
- Major powers haven't clashed since
Disagree
- Constant existential threat hanging over us
- One mistake ends civilization
- Arms race wastes resources
- Nuclear proliferation gets worse
- False sense of security
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