Thinking the Unthinkable with Ankit Panda

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Neuroscience and Making Wiser Decisions about Nuclear Weapons

Thinking the Unthinkable with Ankit Panda
November 24, 2025

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Episode Notes:

On this episode of Thinking the Unthinkable, Ankit is joined by neuroscientist Nicholas Wright to examine what the brain can teach us about war, peace, and nuclear risk. The pair digs into why nuclear wars may start and escalate, and how neuroscience informs approaches to deterrence.

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