It is immoral from almost any point of view to refuse to defend yourself and others from very grave and terrible threats, even as there are limits to the means that can be used in such defense. — Herman Kahn Copy Share Image
Clearly, the first task is to gain acceptance of a more reasonable view of the future, one that opens possibilities rather than forecloses them. — 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