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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.

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Mentioned in 12 episodes

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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Ben Wilson
as his main source for the podcast episode on J. Robert Oppenheimer.
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Oppenheimer
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Dominic Sandbrook
as the Pulitzer Prize winning book that inspired the Christopher Nolan film on Oppenheimer.
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343: Oppenheimer: The Father of the Atom Bomb (Part 1)
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Carl Robichaud
as the source material for the movie "Oppenheimer".
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Sean Fennessey
as the book Christopher Nolan based the movie 'Oppenheimer' on.
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The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 16 - ‘Oppenheimer’
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Sergey Radchenko
when discussing the naivete of some nuclear scientists regarding the Soviet system.
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The Soviets' Bid for Global Power
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Gabriel Hubert
en lien avec la gestion des ressources humaines dans le projet Manhattan.
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Narayan Subramanian
as a helpful resource during his research on the Oppenheimer security clearance.
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Mentioned as a source for information about J. Robert Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer: Movie Review + Endnotes
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Akshay Agrawal
as a fascinating biography about Robert Oppenheimer and the social process of doing science.
911: The Future of Python Notebooks is Here, with Marimo’s Dr. Akshay Agrawal
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Rotimi Adeoye
in the context of the involvement of scientists in technological projects.
546 | Rotimi Adeoye: Where Does Abundance, the Anti-Oligarchy Movement, and the Dem Tea Party Go Next?
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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)
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Sean Carroll
when discussing a movie about J. Robert Oppenheimer.
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Erwähnt als umfassende Biografie über J. Robert Oppenheimer.
Julius Robert Oppenheimer - Der „Vater“ der Atombombe
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Manny Fidel
as a book he read and listened to simultaneously.
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James Woods
as the book that helped him get into the business.
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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.
Worldly Wisdom
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Richard Aedy
; a book about Robert Oppenheimer that he intends to read.
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