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Enter Stanislav Petrov, a Soviet Lieutenant Colonel, who found himself in a high-stakes moment that could have resulted in catastrophic consequences. When a radar flashed a warning of incoming missiles, while panic would have been the default reaction, Petrov remained calm. His decision to dismiss the warning as a glitch spared us from potential destruction. This one cool-headed judgment saved the world, a reminder that sometimes, inaction is the best action.