After World War II, Oppenheimer became a vocal advocate for nuclear disarmament from "summary" of American Prometheus by Kai Bird,Martin J. Sherwin
After World War II, Oppenheimer's views on nuclear weapons underwent a significant transformation. He had played a crucial role in the development of the atomic bomb during the war, but the devastation wrought by the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki made him deeply reflective about the implications of this new form of warfare. Oppenheimer was no longer just a scientist working on a project; he was now a moral philosopher grappling with the ethical dilemmas posed by the destructive power of nuclear weapons. Oppenheimer's experiences during the war had a profound impact on his worldview. He witnessed the horrors of nuclear destruction firsthand and understood the catastrophic consequences of a nuclear arms race. As a scientist, he was acutely aware of the immense destructive potential of these weapons, and as a human being, he could not ignore the moral imperative to prevent their use in future conflicts. This awareness led Oppenheimer to become a vocal advocate for nuclear disarmament in the post-war era. Oppenheimer used his influence and stature to speak out against the continued development and proliferation of nuclear weapons. He believed that the only way to ensure the survival of humanity was to eliminate the t...
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