Nuclear War Risks

Comments debate the existential threats of nuclear war, including nuclear winter, species extinction, and global annihilation, often comparing it to risks like AI or climate change.

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Sample Comments

sgt101 Feb 23, 2020 View on HN

Nuclear war could kill hundreds of millions in a few hours. Why are you less concerned?

curiousjorge Jul 9, 2015 View on HN

How about global thermonuclear war?

macintux Jan 14, 2018 View on HN

I think many people consider nuclear war an end of the world event. Working hard to survive just to be left adrift in the ashes of civilization with likely long-term health effects seems counterproductive to some of us.

pritambaral Jul 15, 2021 View on HN

Not even with all-out nuclear warfare?

tonyhart7 Jun 12, 2025 View on HN

are there nuclear war or something???

metaobject Jul 31, 2014 View on HN

How about Global Thermonuclear War?

randmeerkat Nov 13, 2020 View on HN

The collapse of civilization and the destructive power of nuclear weapons is hyperbole now..?

jessaustin Jun 26, 2020 View on HN

Nuclear war with Russia would have ended the human race already?

sillywalk Aug 2, 2024 View on HN

We could get a nuclear winter in our lifetimes.

akmarinov Mar 17, 2023 View on HN

Not unless we want nuclear annihilation