Oppenheimer: The Genius, the Film, and the Project That Changed the World
Plain English with Derek Thompson
Oppenheimer's Leadership in the Manhattan Project
This chapter explores J. Robert Oppenheimer's innovative leadership as the director of the Manhattan Project, focusing on his problem-solving abilities amidst engineering challenges. It highlights the urgency of beating Nazi Germany in developing an atomic bomb and the collaborative efforts of American scientists in response to this threat.
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