The Korean War led to the implementation of NSC 68 which advocated for an increase in defense spending on both nuclear and conventional weapons. The war also challenged the efficacy of atomic weapons and demonstrated the need for more nuanced approaches to international crises.
With the rise of deep fake technology, there's growing concern that one faked video of a US president authorizing a nuclear strike could trigger the outbreak of World War III; technology and experts are needed to tackle the issue.
The scientific focus on widget building can lead to scientists becoming instrumentalized in actions they may not believe in, particularly in fields such as nuclear war protection defense.
The lack of real-time communication during the Cuban Missile Crisis made it even more precarious for the entire world, with world leaders not being able to communicate effectively in real-time.
The innovation boom between 1935 and 1975 was a period where funding was plentiful and anything seemed possible. Many of the inventions from this time period continue to be the basis for today's advancements, such as the iPhone.