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Science at Politique
Jean-Jacques Solomon
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“A more R-rated version of the story is told in Jean-Jacques Solomon's Science at Politique, where he said, quote, Oppenheimer, when he went into Truman's office with Dean Acheson, said to the latter, wringing his hands, I have blood on my hand.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Oppenheimer and Truman meeting
For: Historians and those interested in nuclear ethics
Key quote: “A more R-rated version of the story is told in Jean-Jacques Solomon's Science at Politique, where he said, quote, Oppenheimer, when he went into Truman's office with Dean Acheson, said to the latter, wringing his hands, I have blood on my hand.”
The host discusses the complex emotions surrounding the use of atomic bombs and the responsibilities felt by scientists like Oppenheimer. Jean-Jacques Solomon's book 'Science at Politique' provides a more candid and R-rated account of Oppenheimer's guilt and Truman's dismissive reaction, highlighting the tension between scientific responsibility and political power.