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The birth of the Atomic Age
10:33 - 19:19 (08:46)
The successful testing of the Atomic bomb on July 16th, 1945 marked the beginning of a unique new human experience as a single human being could potentially have the power to destroy millions of lives in minutes. The weapon was more powerful than expected and changed everything, even after the events of World War II.
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The moment that the atomic bomb was first tested marked a shift in humanity where one person could hold the power to destroy millions of lives with the push of a button, an unprecedented level of power in human history.
10:33 - 14:57 (04:24)
Summary
The moment that the atomic bomb was first tested marked a shift in humanity where one person could hold the power to destroy millions of lives with the push of a button, an unprecedented level of power in human history.
ChapterThe birth of the Atomic Age
EpisodeShow 59 - (Blitz) The Destroyer of Worlds
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The podcast discusses how the creation of the atomic bomb changed the world and how it became the symbol of human civilization's incredible destructive power.
14:57 - 19:19 (04:22)
Summary
The podcast discusses how the creation of the atomic bomb changed the world and how it became the symbol of human civilization's incredible destructive power. It also explores the implications of having super weapons in modern times and the need for humanity to grow as a species.