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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Nuclear Politics »Nuclear Politics
Nuclear challenges for the international community? »Nuclear challenges for the international community?
Nuclear disarmament »Nuclear disarmament
Is full nuclear disarmament desirable? »Is full nuclear disarmament desirable?
Full nuclear disarmament is desirable »Full nuclear disarmament is desirable
Probability of catastrophic use is greater than zero
Consequences of a nuclear war could be catastrophic for civilisation »Consequences of a nuclear war could be catastrophic for civilisation
Don't retain nuclear weapons if chance of catastrophic use is > zero »Don't retain nuclear weapons if chance of catastrophic use is > zero
Probability of a catastrophic nuclear war is greater than zero »Probability of a catastrophic nuclear war is greater than zero
The whole world is more secure without nuclear weapons. »The whole world is more secure without nuclear weapons.
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