Despite his personal struggles, Oppenheimer remained committed to his principles from "summary" of American Prometheus by Kai Bird,Martin J. Sherwin
Despite facing significant personal struggles, J. Robert Oppenheimer's unwavering commitment to his principles remained unshaken throughout his life. From his early days as a brilliant young physicist to his role in developing the atomic bomb during World War II, Oppenheimer always held fast to his core beliefs. As he navigated the complex world of nuclear physics and government secrecy, Oppenheimer faced numerous challenges that tested his resolve. The pressure of leading the Manhattan Project weighed heavily on him, yet he never wavered in his dedication to using science for the greater good. Despite the moral implications of his work on the bomb, Oppenheimer remained steadfast in his belief that it was necessary to end the war. Even as he grappled with p...
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