In this episode, we explore the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant yet troubled physicist who led the Manhattan Project and built the first atomic bomb.
Inspired by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography 'American Prometheus,' we delve into Oppenheimer's internal conflicts, his feelings of regret, and
the psychological burden of his genius.
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American Prometheus Book: https://www.amazon.com/American-Prometheus-Triumph-Tragedy-Oppenheimer/dp/0375726268
Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction: The Duality of Oppenheimer
01:23 Early Life and Intellectual Brilliance
03:53 The Manhattan Project: Building the Bomb
06:11 The Weight of Guilt and Regret
10:44 Post-War Struggles and Public Humiliation
13:58 Lessons from Oppenheimer's Life
15:49 Conclusion and Next Steps
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