The Szilard Anti-Nuke Petition (1945)
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The Complications of War
Nicole hammer: What would have happened had the memo gotten through to the president. Would we be living in an entirely different world if he'd been heard, she asks. "These are questions that should give all of us pause before we make major decisions" If you're interested in reading more about this there is a very good book by sarah bridger called scientist or that looks at the role of scientist in policy making in nuclear research and then the decision what to do now that you have those nuclear weapons so that's a good extra reading.
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