Real Oppenheimer Interview Shocks Americans
In a thought-provoking video filmed in 1965, Dr. Robert Oppenheimer, the renowned physicist and key figure in the development of the atomic bomb, is confronted with a question that has haunted him for two decades: was the bomb necessary? With the weight of history upon him, Oppenheimer reflects on the moral and ethical implications of his pivotal role in the Manhattan Project. His response, laden with introspection and complexity, offers a glimpse into the enduring struggle of reconciling scientific progress with the devastating consequences of its applications. As viewers bear witness to this poignant exchange, they are invited to grapple with the enduring legacy of one of humanity's most profound moral dilemmas.
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Dr. Robert Oppenheimer asked if the bomb was necessary 20 years after the war ended pic.twitter.com/1uasEwrcuz
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