The Surprising Use of Nuclear Energy for a Sustainable Future

Oppenheimer declared, 'I am Death, destroyer of worlds,' after witnessing the first nuclear weapon detonation in 1945.

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Oppenheimer's quote derives from the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna reveals his all-encompassing form to Arjuna.

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Oppenheimer viewed nuclear weapons as a modern Arjuna dilemma, embodying unparalleled global devastation and cosmic power.

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The Manhattan Project aimed to create the first atomic bomb during WWII, driven by concerns of Nazi Germany.

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The Trinity Test realized controlled nuclear energy, leading to devastating atomic bombings and Japan's surrender, ending the war.

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The Manhattan Project achieved scientific milestones, triggered the nuclear arms race, and raised moral concerns worldwide.

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Oppenheimer's legacy endures with his vision of peaceful nuclear energy despite the revocation of his security clearance.

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Nuclear power emerges as a promising, clean energy source in the fight against climate change despite past controversies.

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