Who Was Oppenheimer? The Life, Mind, and Philosophy of Oppenheimer

Who Was Oppenheimer? Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, was a man of both genius and deep character. It was clear from a young age that he was destined for great things, but he was plagued by his own gifted mind and often struggled to fit in. While he is most famous for leading the development of the atomic bomb at Los Alamos, it is in his influences from philosophy and poetry that we are interested in. When trying to understand a mind this complex it is necessary to know what makes them tick, and in this video, we do just that, we unravel the life, mind, and personal philosophy of J. Robert Oppenheimer.