Oppenheimer: The Genius, the Film, and the Project That Changed the World
Plain English with Derek Thompson
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The Manhattan Project: Triumph and Turmoil
This chapter examines the pivotal role of key figures like General Groves in the Manhattan Project and the mixed emotions of scientists during the Trinity test. It also reflects on Oppenheimer's evolving perspective on nuclear weapons, emphasizing the ethical dilemmas faced after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and his vision for international control of nuclear arms.
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