Boom! Your Guide to Surviving a Nuclear Attack
Taught by Matthew Conaty
Matthew Conaty is a lawyer specializing in Internet and technology law. He received his M.A. and B.A. in History from Yale University and has been published on the history of the atomic age.
In the 50s, government officials called it "thinking about the unthinkable" - making plans for survival and recovery after an atomic war. Though the Cold War may have ended, the threat of nuclear terrorism - and even a limited nuclear war - continues to grow.
In this class, you'll learn the facts about the effects of a nuclear explosion, with a candid discussion of fallout and radiation sickness. We'll walk through a hypothetical attack on New York City, and examine its consequences step by step. Most importantly, you'll get practical advice on what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones, including sheltering, supply management, and basic first aid. You'll even learn how to make a homemade fallout detector!
