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Probability of catastrophic use is greater than zero

If the consequences of the failure of a system would be infinitely destructive to a civilisation, it is reasonable for that civilisation to use that system if and only if the probability of its failure is zero. The chance of nuclear war is greater than zero. Therefore we must abolish these weapons.

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