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Erice statement

The Erice Statement is a declaration drafted in 1982 in Erice, Italy, by physicists Paul Dirac, Pyotr Kapitza, and Antonino Zichichi, addressing the responsibilities of scientists in reducing nuclear risks and promoting international cooperation for peace. Emerging during the late Cold War, the statement formed part of a broader movement of scientific activism concerned with the global dangers posed by nuclear weapons. Academic commentary has described it as a significant example of efforts by the scientific community to influence public debate and policy on nuclear disarmament and global security.

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The Erice Statement is a declaration drafted in 1982 in Erice, Italy, by physicists Paul Dirac, Pyotr Kapitza, and Antonino Zichichi, addressing the responsibilities of scientists in reducing nuclear risks and promoting international cooperation for peace. Emerging during the late Cold War, the statement formed part of a broader movement of scientific activism concerned with the global dangers posed by nuclear weapons. Academic commentary has described it as a significant example of efforts by the scientific community to influence public debate and policy on nuclear disarmament and global security.

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  1. publication date: 1982 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. The record states that the publication date is "1982". What evidence would count against this claim?
  3. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  4. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

  1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1355777375

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