Garwin: The Role of a Scientist in the Development of Hydrogen Bombs

The transcript describes a scientist's involvement in developing a thermonuclear weapon at the request of Teller. It details the process of creating a secret memo and diagram, the decision to build at full scale, and the subsequent test of the weapon. The test's impact, including the formation of mushroom clouds and radioactive rain, is recounted. The scientist reflects on the ethical implications of their work, emphasizing the importance of scientific discovery and truth, as highlighted by Einstein.

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