Hiroshima: in the shadow of the bomb
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The Dichotomy of Atomic Energy: Hope vs. Destruction
This chapter explores the evolving narrative of atomic energy, detailing its transformation from a beacon of human progress to a symbol of existential threat post-Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It also examines the Cold War dynamics and the prophetic insights of Hersey regarding humanity's future amidst the nuclear arms race.
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