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Mark Walker, "Hitler's Atomic Bomb: History, Legend, and the Twin Legacies of Auschwitz and Hiroshima" (Cambridge UP, 2024)

Aug 5, 2024
Mark Walker, a historian specializing in the narratives of Germany's atomic bomb project during WWII, dissects the moral dilemmas faced by scientists like Otto Hahn and Lisa Meitner. He explores how their work influenced the American Manhattan Project and the dual legacies of Auschwitz and Hiroshima. Walker also delves into the post-war rehabilitation of these scientists, reflecting on the intricate balance between integrity and accountability in their tumultuous era. The podcast raises thought-provoking questions about memory, ethics, and the consequences of scientific ambition.
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