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Episode 533: The Manhattan Project Part I - The Living Dead

Jun 2, 2023
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Manhattan Project Overview

  • The Manhattan Project was a massive undertaking driven by fear of a Nazi atomic bomb.
  • It aimed to create the first atomic bomb, resulting in significant human suffering.
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Motivation for the Bomb

  • The development of the atomic bomb was primarily driven by fear of a Nazi victory, not a Japanese threat.
  • The Allies believed it was morally necessary to prevent Nazi acquisition of this weapon.
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Secrecy and Conspiracy

  • The Manhattan Project's secrecy fuels conspiracy theories by suggesting any secret can be kept.
  • The project was massive, involving multiple locations and thousands of people unaware of its true purpose.
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