What was the reason for Bertrand Russell’s 1955 manifesto, signed by Albert Einstein and Linus Pauling, among others?
a) Leading scientists and philosophers united to warn that future wars could involve nuclear weapons and would likely destroy humankind.
b) Pro-Western thinkers warned their governments not to let communist countries “beat” them in the nuclear arms race.
Consider This: In any world nuclear war, tens of millions would die. See 14.1.2: Science Unleashed.
c) These European elites warned that greenhouse gases would soon accelerate global warming.
Consider This: In any world nuclear war, tens of millions would die. See 14.1.2: Science Unleashed.
d) Russell wanted to caution against allowing any future resurgence of the Nazi movement.
Consider This: In any world nuclear war, tens of millions would die. See 14.1.2: Science Unleashed.
a) Leading scientists and philosophers united to warn that future wars could involve nuclear weapons and would likely destroy humankind.
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