How do you evaluate Oppenheimer’s role and responsibility in the development and use of the atomic bomb? I think Oppenheimer’s role and responsibility in the development and use of the atomic bomb are complex and ambiguous.
On one hand, he was a brilliant scientist who contributed to a major scientific breakthrough and helped end World War II. On the other hand, he was also a human being who had doubts and regrets about the destructive power of his creation and its impact on humanity. I don’t think he can be easily judged as a hero or a villain, but rather as a flawed and fascinating figure who faced a terrible moral dilemma.
What do you think?
Brilliant scientist should be intelligent enough to resolve conflict without violence but if no one is listening then you let them be to reap what they sow and maybe escape to another place with your peace. Divine justice is always guaranteed.
I would probably side with anyone who could end a conflict without attacking the innocent, if getting involved becomes necessary
What he did was disastrous. It has still not left the minds of people even after decades of that invention.
That atomic bimb display has changed the course of fighting in the history of humanity. And as with inventions, you only create, it is within another mind to chose how best to cause havoc with your creation. If he hadn't created it, the damages would not have been