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American Prometheus
The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
Book • 2006
This biography, written over a period of 25 years, captures Oppenheimer’s life from his early career to his central role in the Cold War. It highlights his transformation into a charismatic leader at Los Alamos, the burdens of secrecy and surveillance, and the tumultuous events surrounding his security hearing.
The book is praised for its voluminous scholarship and lucid insight into Oppenheimer’s complex nature and his impact on American history.
The book is praised for its voluminous scholarship and lucid insight into Oppenheimer’s complex nature and his impact on American history.
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Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as an example of a moral individual who made a mistake.
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404. A Podcast About the End of the World | Dr. Niall Ferguson
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Dominic Sandbrook as the Pulitzer Prize winning book that inspired the Christopher Nolan film on Oppenheimer.
Dominic Sandbrook as the Pulitzer Prize winning book that inspired the Christopher Nolan film on Oppenheimer.
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Mentioned by Sergey Radchenko when discussing the naivete of some nuclear scientists regarding the Soviet system.
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The Soviets' Bid for Global Power
Mentionné par Gabriel Hubert en lien avec la gestion des ressources humaines dans le projet Manhattan.
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Mentioned by Narayan Subramanian as a helpful resource during his research on the Oppenheimer security clearance.
How to Fix a Department's Funding Tools
Mentioned as a source for information about J. Robert Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer: Movie Review + Endnotes
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Max Chafkin as a biography of Robert Oppenheimer, highlighting management lessons and the conversation around cancel culture.
Max Chafkin as a biography of Robert Oppenheimer, highlighting management lessons and the conversation around cancel culture.
Max Chafkin on the Social Good of Tech Companies (Podcast)
Mentioned by Rotimi Adeoye in the context of the involvement of scientists in technological projects.
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Erwähnt als umfassende Biografie über J. Robert Oppenheimer.
Julius Robert Oppenheimer - Der „Vater“ der Atombombe
Recommended by Charles Rowan, leading Nolan to create the film Oppenheimer.
Christopher Nolan Creates A Maze
Mentioned as a biography of Robert Oppenheimer, highlighting his interdisciplinary interests.
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