But the first the general public learned about the discovery was the news of the destruction of Hiroshima by the atom bomb. A splendid achievement of science and technology had turned malign. Science became identified with death and destruction.

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This quote reflects the consequences of the first atomic bomb's detonation on the public perception of science and technology. It suggests that the unveiling of the atom bomb through the tragic event in Hiroshima transformed the previously celebrated achievements in science and technology into something sinister. Science, once perceived as a symbol of progress and innovation, became associated with the terrifying realities of death and destruction caused by this powerful new weapon.

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