Daniel Ellsberg in conversation with Robert Scheer at Live Talks Los Angeles
Daniel Ellsberg argues that the world is currently more dangerous than during the Cuban Missile Crisis due to renewed Cold War dynamics, nuclear modernization, and human error risks, rather than just leadership incompetesummaryHe emphasizes that the government has systematically deceived the public about nuclear war risks and foreign policy motives, citing the Pentagon Papers as proof that leaders knew wars were unwinnable yet proceeded anywaysummaryEllsberg calls for a shift in public consciousness, urging citizens to engage in voting, lobbying, and protest to counter the military-industrial complex and prevent accidental nuclear conflict.summary














