In this episode, we explore the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant yet troubled physicist who led the Manhattan Project and built the first atomic bomb.

Inspired by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography 'American Prometheus,' we delve into Oppenheimer's internal conflicts, his feelings of regret, and

the psychological burden of his genius. 

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American Prometheus Book: https://www.amazon.com/American-Prometheus-Triumph-Tragedy-Oppenheimer/dp/0375726268

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction: The Duality of Oppenheimer

01:23 Early Life and Intellectual Brilliance

03:53 The Manhattan Project: Building the Bomb

06:11 The Weight of Guilt and Regret

10:44 Post-War Struggles and Public Humiliation

13:58 Lessons from Oppenheimer's Life

15:49 Conclusion and Next Steps

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