Failures of perspective in decision-making can be due to aspects of the social utility paradox, but more often result from simple mistakes… — Herman Kahn Copy Share Image
Because of new technologies, new wealth, new conditions of domestic life and of international relations, unprecedented criteria and issues are coming up… — Herman Kahn Copy Share Image
A surprising number of government committees will make important decisions on fundamental matters with less attention than each individual would give to… — Herman Kahn Copy Share Image
Anything that reduces war-related destruction should not be considered altogether immoral. — Herman Kahn Copy Share Image
World War I broke out largely because of an arms race, and World War II because of the lack of an arms race. — Herman Kahn Copy Share Image
For if enough people were really convinced that growth should be halted, and if they acted on that conviction, then billions of others might… — Herman Kahn Copy Share Image
“The common contaminated foods which would be the major source of Sr-90 might be classified into five grades- A, B, C, D, and E...… — Herman Kahn Copy Share Image
Human and moral factors must always be considered. They must never be missing from policies and from public discussion. — Herman Kahn Copy Share Image
For some years I have spent my time on exactly these questions - both in thinking about ways to prevent war, and in thinking… — Herman Kahn Copy Share Image
It may literally turn out that a Hottentot, an educated and literate Hottentot it is true, but one who is a member of a… — Herman Kahn Copy Share Image
New developments in weapon systems during the 1950s and early 1960s created a situation that was most dangerous, and even conducive to accidental war. — Herman Kahn Copy Share Image
To the extent that these advanced weapons or their components are treated as articles of commerce, perhaps for peaceful uses as in the Plowshare… — Herman Kahn Copy Share Image
