The Soviets Built a Doomsday Machine. It’s Still Working.

In the 1980s, the Soviets built a Doomsday Machine — and it’s still active. I learned about it while researching my new book, The Hawk and the Dove: Paul Nitze, George Kennan, and the History of the Cold War. It’s also the subject of a story in the current issue of WIRED. Full Story »

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Randy Morrow
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by Randy Morrow - Sep. 23, 2009

I expected more information about the actual system (or at least conjecture). The article is lacking in supporting information/specifics.

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