He continued to speak out against the dangers of nuclear proliferation until his death from "summary" of American Prometheus by Kai Bird,Martin J. Sherwin
Oppenheimer remained steadfast in his opposition to nuclear proliferation throughout his lifetime. Despite facing immense pressure and scrutiny, he never wavered in his conviction that the dangers of nuclear weapons far outweighed any potential benefits. His vocal criticism of the development and testing of these weapons set him apart from many of his colleagues in the scientific community. As a leading figure in the Manhattan Project, Oppenheimer played a pivotal role in the creation of the atomic bomb. However, he was deeply troubled by the destructive power of the weapon he helped to build. This inner conflict drove him to speak out against the continued production and testing of nuclear weapons, even at the risk of his own reputation and career. Oppenheimer's vocal opposition to nuclear proliferation made him a controversial figure in the political and scientific arenas. He was subject...
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