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The Brilliant Mr. Feynman

Freakonomics Radio

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The Trinity Test: Awe and Consequence

This chapter explores the historical significance of the atomic bomb, highlighting the experiences of physicists during the Trinity test and their emotional responses to the explosion. It further examines the aftermath of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, reflecting on the moral dilemmas and existential questions raised about human achievements in the presence of devastating destruction.

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