The doomsday machine was a response to Soviet threats from "summary" of The Doomsday Machine by Daniel Ellsberg
The doomsday machine, as I explain in great detail throughout this work, was not simply a product of American paranoia or warmongering. It was, in fact, a direct response to perceived threats from the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The logic was clear: if the Soviets were to launch a devastating nuclear attack on the United States, the doomsday machine would ensure that there would be no winners in such a conflict. This concept of mutual assured destruction was at the heart of American nuclear strategy during this time. The idea was that by possessing a doomsday machine of their own, the United States could deter the Soviets from ever considering a first strike. After all, if both sides knew that any attack would result in the total annihilation of both countries, the rational choice would be to avoid such a catastrophic outcome at all costs. It's important to understand that the development and deployment of the doomsday machine were not taken lightly. Countless hours of planning, testing, and coordination went into ensuring that it would functi...
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