Quote by J. Robert Oppenheimer

When you see something that is technically sweet, you go ahead and do it and you argue about what to do about it only after you have had your technical success. That is the way it was with the atomic bomb.

When you see something that is technically sweet, you go ahe

Summary

This quote suggests that when faced with an enticing or advantageous technological possibility, people tend to pursue it without considering the ethical implications until after they have achieved success in its creation. The example used is the development of the atomic bomb, which highlights how the technical achievement was prioritized over thinking through the consequences or considering the possible moral dilemmas. This quote serves as a reminder of the potentially dangerous consequences of pursuing innovation without a thorough examination of the ethical implications involved.

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By J. Robert Oppenheimer

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