Bildningskomplexet Oppenheimer och atombomben – med Anita Goldman
Feb 18, 2024
Anita Goldman, an author known for her critical works on the atomic bomb, discusses the complexities surrounding Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project. She highlights Oppenheimer's troubling image as a celebrated figure, contrasting this with the ethical dilemmas faced by scientists at Los Alamos. Goldman critiques the societal and moral implications of developing nuclear weapons, especially in light of Hiroshima's devastation. The conversation delves into Oppenheimer's personal struggles and the haunting legacy of his work, raising questions about innovation versus responsibility.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Oppenheimer's Odyssey: From Boyhood to The Manhattan Project
03:01 • 5min
The Birth of the Manhattan Project: Ambition and Irony
08:12 • 5min
The Roots of Oppenheimer
12:50 • 4min
Oppenheimer's Legacy: Love, War, and Moral Dilemmas
17:17 • 18min
Moral Dilemmas and Scientific Pride at Los Alamos
34:59 • 5min
The Legacy of Oppenheimer and Nuclear Warfare
40:00 • 22min