Quote by J. Robert Oppenheimer

Now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds. (quoting the Bhagavad-Gita after witnessing the first Nuclear explosion.)

Now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds. (quoting the

Summary

This quote originates from J. Robert Oppenheimer, the lead scientist of the Manhattan Project, who referenced the Bhagavad-Gita upon witnessing the first nuclear explosion. It highlights the immense power that humanity has harnessed through the creation of nuclear weapons. "Now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds" depicts Oppenheimer's realization of the devastating consequences of his invention, as he reflects upon the destructive nature of nuclear technology and its potential to annihilate civilizations. The quote encapsulates the moral and ethical concerns surrounding the development and use of such immense destructive power.

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Science Apocalypse Wars

By J. Robert Oppenheimer

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