Garwin: The History of FAS and the Future of Nuclear Weapons

The video discusses the history and mission of the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), focusing on reducing nuclear dangers and promoting civilian control of nuclear technology. It highlights the role of scientists in advocating for nuclear disarmament and critiques the effectiveness and cost of missile defense systems. The video also addresses nuclear threats, incidents, and the importance of the nuclear test ban treaty in reducing global nuclear risks.

What was the original name of the Federation of American Scientists?

• Federation of Atomic Scientists

• Federation of Nuclear Scientists

• Federation of Scientific Researchers

• Federation of Peace Scientists

What was the main criticism of the missile defense systems discussed in the video?

• They are outdated technology.

• They are only supported by the military.

• They have not been tested effectively.

• They are too expensive to maintain.

What is considered the real threat in the current nuclear landscape?

• Nuclear weapons being outdated

• Nuclear weapons being too expensive

• Nuclear weapons being stolen or misplaced

• A large-scale nuclear war

What incident in 2006 highlighted the risks of nuclear weapon mismanagement?

• A missile test failure

• A nuclear submarine malfunction

• A nuclear power plant accident

• Misplacement of nuclear-armed cruise missiles

What was the impact of atmospheric nuclear tests on global health?

• Depletion of the ozone layer

• 250,000 cancer deaths worldwide

• Increased natural disasters

• Increased global warming

Which treaty aimed to reduce American and Russian nuclear warheads to their lowest levels since the 1950s?

• The New START Treaty

• The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

• The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

• The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty

Who was the first world leader to sign the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty?

• President Reagan

• President Clinton

• President Bush

• President Obama