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Author: Cheryl Rofer

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Nolan’s Narrative

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In history , movies
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On July 30, 2023
[There are probably spoilers in this post. I don’t believe in such things, so I can’t be sure. If you are bothered by them, perhaps best not to read.] Christopher Nolan has commented that he hopes the movie will spark a discussion of nuclear weapons....

Two Mavericks

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On July 19, 2023

Devon Bostick is cast as Seth Neddermeyer in the film. Edward Teller and Seth Neddermeyer both brought unconventional ideas to the Manhattan Project. One might have tanked the project had.

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Why Oppenheimer?

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In Film
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On July 9, 2023
I will have many things to say about the Oppenheimer movie when I see it. I have many things to say about it now. I am concerned that it will valorize the wrong things - how World War II ended, solely male scientists, physics as...
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Zaporizhzhia Followup

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In russia , Ukraine
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On July 7, 2023
It looks like the immediate concern about a Russian-caused incident at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is dying down. https://twitter.com/russianforces/status/1677306696736055296 We’ve had a number of scares of this kind throughout the war. It’s important to keep in mind the most likely scenarios, which I outlined...
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Why Barbie?

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In General
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On July 3, 2023
I was uninterested in dolls when I was a kid and offended by the idea of a propaganda doll to convince me I wanted to grow up to be a sex object. So I have mostly missed the popular culture around Barbie, although it is...
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