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Oppenheimer: American Prometheus - Book Summary

Oppenheimer: American Prometheus - Book Summary

From20 Minute Books


Oppenheimer: American Prometheus - Book Summary

From20 Minute Books

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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Sep 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

"American Prometheus," a thrilling deep dive into the enigma of Oppenheimer's life. From his atomic breakthroughs to ethical challenges, this book summary captures the Promethean audacity in a way never explored before. Join us as we dissect the epic narrative of this nuclear story — a tale of raw human genius and its complex moral dimensions.

The book is penned by the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and journalist, Kai Bird, acclaimed for his incisive explorations into political and scientific histories, and historian Martin J. Sherwin, renowned for his expertise on the atomic age. Together, they paint a poignant and insightful portrait of one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

Dive with us into this absorbing episode of the "20 Minute Books" podcast as we unpack the fascinating story of Oppenheimer, the man behind the forces that altered the course of human history.

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Released:
Sep 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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