Oppenheimer grappled with the moral implications of the bomb from "summary" of The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes
Oppenheimer's contemplation of the moral implications of the atomic bomb was a central theme throughout his involvement in the Manhattan Project. As the scientific director of the project, he was acutely aware of the immense destructive power that the bomb possessed. This awareness led him to question the ethical consequences of its creation and potential use. Oppenheimer's intellectual curiosity and moral conscience drove him to reflect on the implications of developing such a devastating weapon. He grappled with the idea that science, which had always been a force for good in his mind, could be used to create something so destructive. This internal...
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