I picked up American Prometheus after watching Oppenheimer. It’s very interesting and gives a really good idea of who he was throughout his life, and how he changed over time. One of the things that isn’t depicted much in the movie was how much of his political views changed over the years. While he never officially joined the communist party, he was certainly communist-adjacent before the war, but during the war and after, his priorities seemed to shift to being pro-American first and foremost, and often took the establishment position on things. Of course it’s more complicated than that, but I’ve found it very interesting how someone’s life experiences can change them.
On my to read are some historical accounts of WWII, i’ve suddenly become interested in learing everything I can about this period of history that I only know the basics of.
I picked up American Prometheus after watching Oppenheimer. It’s very interesting and gives a really good idea of who he was throughout his life, and how he changed over time. One of the things that isn’t depicted much in the movie was how much of his political views changed over the years. While he never officially joined the communist party, he was certainly communist-adjacent before the war, but during the war and after, his priorities seemed to shift to being pro-American first and foremost, and often took the establishment position on things. Of course it’s more complicated than that, but I’ve found it very interesting how someone’s life experiences can change them.
On my to read are some historical accounts of WWII, i’ve suddenly become interested in learing everything I can about this period of history that I only know the basics of.