World War I broke out largely because of an arms race, and World War II because of the lack of an arms race.

New developments in weapon systems during the 1950s and early 1960s created a situation that was most dangerous, and even conducive to accidental war.

Failures of perspective in decision-making can be due to aspects of the social utility paradox, but more often result from simple mistakes caused by inadequate thought.

Nuclear war is such an emotional subject that many people see the weapons themselves as the common enemy of humanity.

I'm against fashionable thinking.

A surprising number of government committees will make important decisions on fundamental matters with less attention than each individual would give to buying a suit.

Risk-taking is the essence of innovation.