J. Robert Oppenheimer
American theoretical physicist, known as "father of the atomic bomb" (1904–1967)
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Videos Mentioning J. Robert Oppenheimer
Something Strange Happens When You Follow Einstein's Math
Veritasium
Discussed how an outside observer might never see anything cross the horizon, while a traveler could pass through.
Glenn Loury: Race, Racism, Identity Politics, and Cancel Culture | Lex Fridman Podcast #285
Lex Fridman
Physicist who oversaw the Manhattan Project, mentioned in a hypothetical scenario against shutting down research due to potential negative outcomes.
Debating the Future of AI: A Conversation with Marc Andreessen (Episode #324)
Sam Harris
His story is used as an example of experts in one field (nuclear science) overextending their expertise into social and geopolitical matters, with potentially disastrous results.
Michio Kaku: Future of Humans, Aliens, Space Travel & Physics | Lex Fridman Podcast #45
Lex Fridman
Physicist known for his role in the Manhattan Project and his comments on the proliferation of subatomic particles.
Manolis Kellis: Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything | Lex Fridman Podcast #142
Lex Fridman
Scientist known as the 'father of the atomic bomb', whose 'deadly toy' is referenced in Sting's song 'Russians' as a threat to innocent children.
Ep. 259: The Four-Hour Work Day
Cal Newport
Physicist known as the 'father of the atomic bomb', the subject of Christopher Nolan's film 'Oppenheimer'.
David Blaine Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Physicist who led the development of the atomic bomb and later became a vocal critic of nuclear weapons.
Jim Gates: Supersymmetry, String Theory and Proving Einstein Right | Lex Fridman Podcast #60
Lex Fridman
Implied through discussion of nuclear weapon development, (Incorrectly attributed to Schrödinger in transcript: 'Schrodinger who said that these things are not really weapons their political and implements and not weapons') but the sentiment is closer to Oppenheimer's reflections.
216 - Metabolomics, NAD+, and cancer metabolism | Josh Rabinowitz, M.D., Ph.D.
Peter Attia MD
Physicist and 'father of the atomic bomb,' whose biography Josh Rabinowitz read and a film about whom was being shot on Princeton's campus.
The Doomsday Machine: A Conversation with Carl Robichaud (Episode #330)
Sam Harris
The central figure of the film Oppenheimer, whose perspective largely frames the narrative, and who was opposed to the development of the H-bomb.