Hi, how about saying a few words in the honour of Stanislav Petrov during the chat? He died 5 years ago on May, 17th. (edit: his day of death was May 19th, not 17th)
In 1983 he didn't report a false alarm about a nuclear strike to his Sovjet superiors, not knowing then that it was really a false alert. This might have prevented the nuclear war back then.
I made the suggestion because he's unknown and I think he's worth being mentioned. Especially in times when militaristic voices are so loud, he might be a good reminder that blind obedience isn't necessary and that the logic of military is fallible. And to remember that armament already brought us to a precarious place where we all could easily be killed.
You're right, of course, it wouldn't have fit into the conversation. I am always very moved by his story and I felt the desire to express that. The first thing which came to my mind was this forum, since I am participating in almost no other online media. I acted on an impulse. I remember having thought, that perhaps your conversation might not be the place to mention it, but I did it nonetheless because I thought: "If it doesn't seem fit to Chris he won't do it anyway". I briefly thought about posting just a reminder of Petrov on the TS subreddit, but tbh I don't like Reddit very much.
That's how it all ended up here: my desire to express myself about him somewhere and making a suggestion to you.
Hi, how about saying a few words in the honour of Stanislav Petrov during the chat? He died 5 years ago on May, 17th. (edit: his day of death was May 19th, not 17th)
In 1983 he didn't report a false alarm about a nuclear strike to his Sovjet superiors, not knowing then that it was really a false alert. This might have prevented the nuclear war back then.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanislav_Petrov
I know about that case, but why would we mention it here? One of the unknowns who had a massive impact on history.
I made the suggestion because he's unknown and I think he's worth being mentioned. Especially in times when militaristic voices are so loud, he might be a good reminder that blind obedience isn't necessary and that the logic of military is fallible. And to remember that armament already brought us to a precarious place where we all could easily be killed.
You're right, of course, it wouldn't have fit into the conversation. I am always very moved by his story and I felt the desire to express that. The first thing which came to my mind was this forum, since I am participating in almost no other online media. I acted on an impulse. I remember having thought, that perhaps your conversation might not be the place to mention it, but I did it nonetheless because I thought: "If it doesn't seem fit to Chris he won't do it anyway". I briefly thought about posting just a reminder of Petrov on the TS subreddit, but tbh I don't like Reddit very much.
That's how it all ended up here: my desire to express myself about him somewhere and making a suggestion to you.
Makes sense. Thanks, Andreas. Hope you're doing well.
More like waiting for better times, but thanks anyway.
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