Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer’s Moral Dilemma: From Celebration to Regret Over Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings

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J Robert Oppenheimer, the renowned theoretical physicist and the focus of Christopher Nolan’s new movie, underwent a profound transformation of conscience after the Trinity test in 1945, which led to the creation of the world’s first atomic bombs. Initially, he celebrated the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, expressing regret only that the bomb wasn’t ready … Read more

Exploring J Robert Oppenheimer’s Fascination with Hinduism and the Bhagavad Gita

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As the release of Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film, “Oppenheimer,” draws near, interest in the nuclear physicist’s connection to Hinduism has been reignited. J Robert Oppenheimer, known for his role in the creation of the first nuclear bombs, frequently quoted from the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu text, making these words synonymous with his achievements. … Read more