Oppenheimer's Controversial Legacy

This is the story of Robert Oppenheimer, father of the atomic bomb. A brilliant man marred by pain and suffering. As tragic as some parts are, his life can teach us some valuable lessons.

Some clarifications:

- On black holes.
While others such as Scharszchild were first to describe the theory of blackholes, Oppenheimer's work was the first full description of how blackholes formed. "Oppenheimer proposed the very first collapse model to describe how a star could collapse into a black hole."
- Xavier Calmet, a professor of physics at the University of Sussex in England

- On the photoelectric effect.
His work wasn't so much a discovery of the effect but more an observation using the effect that revealed some truths about the Hydrogen atom, so apologies for that error on my part.

- On Unit 731. (Including planned attack on America)

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Some clarifications:

- On black holes.
While others such as Scharszchild were first to describe the theory of blackholes, Oppenheimer's work was the first full description of how blackholes formed. "Oppenheimer proposed the very first collapse model to describe how a star could collapse into a black hole."
- Xavier Calmet, a professor of physics at the University of Sussex in England

- On the photoelectric effect.
His work wasn't so much a discovery of the effect but more an observation using the effect that revealed some truths about the Hydrogen atom, so apologies for that error on my part.

- On Unit 731. (Including planned attack on America)

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[undivided_unified]

even though there are many YouTubers riding the oppenheimer wave, im still here to enjoy ColdFusions presentation. Always quality work and unique perspective

[FlyWithMe_]

Interesting. Someone should make a movie about this guy.

[rickdeckard]

Crazy to think Oppenheimer had a role in the invention of solar panels and concept of black holes. Truly one of the great minds of our time.

[kenkioqqo]

I just had to pause the video and appreciate Dagogo for the storytelling. So deep, so immersing.

[me]

I'm currently a grad student in Göttingen. The man's movie has become a kind of cinema festival for us. He's one of our most famous alumni, after all.

[jmpattillo]

That some people “blame” Oppenheimer for the existence of nuclear weapons is absurd. Once fission was demonstrated, the cat was out of the bag.

[MagikA]

It's amazing how the right words at the right time can ignite a spark within us. Thank you for this motivational boost at the end of the video. 💖

[anirudhagarwal]

This was truly amazing, so inspiring and heartbreaking at the same time. Great work on the edit and the video. Amazing content!

[casadoroger]

The production quality of your videos never ceases to amaze me. Masterfully done, Dagogo.

[CharlotteForbes]

Beautiful film! As a physics major, I didn't even know about Oppenheimer's unearthed discoveries. I watch all of ColdFusion's films as a subscriber, and they are all well-researched and beautifully put together. It's amazing that someone who accomplished so much was so hard on himself in the end. Oppenheimer was directly and indirectly responsible for the final outcome of WWIII.

[wc]

Wow. To think of Oppenheimer, a person who achieved so much, as someone of “wasted” potential provides a perspective of just how brilliant he was. Black holes, solar… just imagine if WWII hadn’t happened or if he lived until 80, 90.

[timmcdowell]

Brilliant man. Sad to hear of his personal struggles. However, i believe that this is a common occurrence with those so gifted

[andrewbest]

Thank you Dagogo - you do a great job of concisely covering his life, discoveries, and challenges.

[ArtimusDragon]

My God, this was deep. Imagine being so close to discovering something so important and never even knowing it until it was too late. What a tragedy.

[BongShlong]

Oppenheimer sounds like a brilliant ADHD kid. The symptoms: difficult childhood, rage and problems with emotional regulation, inability to focus on a single topic, inability to sit still and study and many more. It seems obvious in hindsight, even though it's impossible to diagnose a dead person.

[clarkpeters]

If he hadn't been the person he was, including his regretted tendency to lose interest in projects, we wouldn't be waiting for a movie about him. It would have been, possibly, someone else that is credited with creating the atom bomb. We can't judge any person's life by what might have been; just by what was.

[ismailnyeyusof]

I got so much out of this Cold Fusion episode on Oppenheimer, as usual a great job by Dagogo. I think the best part is that Oppenheimer’s genius was not lost, despite his personal missed opportunities, he achieved a whole lot more in his rather short career than most of humanity ever does. He truly stood shoulder to shoulder with giants. Like the movie scene where the explosion of the first nuclear bomb was experienced by intense light and the sound of the blast came later, it is only now that the world hears the blast of Oppenheimer’s greatness!

[lilytea]

0:00: 👤 The life of J Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, is explored, highlighting his remarkable intellect, conflicts, and the complex nature of his legacy.
7:04: 👨‍🔬 J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the Manhattan Project and his leadership skills.
8:56: 💣 The Manhattan Project successfully developed atomic bombs, which were deployed due to the urgency of the Pacific War and the threat of a Japanese biological attack on the American West Coast.
15:04: 💣 The devastating decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki resulted in catastrophic casualties and marked a new chapter in warfare.
19:32: 😔 Robert Oppenheimer's career and reputation suffered after being accused of having communist ties, and he missed out on significant scientific discoveries due to his lack of focus and interest in other topics.
23:14: 💣 Oppenheimer's story is a reminder of the power and responsibility of human knowledge in the face of nuclear weapons.
Recap by Tammy AI

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