I never understood why someone would want to survive a nuclear war. I would be happy to go in the blast, quick death and don’t have to live through the horrible aftermath.
The living would envy the Dead.
I read that somewhere.
Back in the 60s-70s I was heavily involved in training groups in radiological defense (sic) procedures. At my own training sessions, we spent a great deal of time with the Gladstone Text plotting fallout patterns beyond direct impact zones. I even trained CAP members on the use of airborne radiological detection units we had available. Late in the evening after consuming adult beverages we trainers would unanimously ascribe to the maxim that "Survivors would envy the dead!"
On a more personal note, as we gathered at EOCs during the annual drills..., we would muse how many would actually assemble leaving behind their relatives when the balloon went up! Damn few we concluded!
Because life will go on.