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One of the most interesting non-fiction books I have read is Richard Rhodes' "The Making of the Atomic Bomb". It talks about how the majority of the brains behi

by gjkood 5y ago

One of the most interesting non-fiction books I have read is Richard Rhodes' "The Making of the Atomic Bomb". It talks about how the majority of the brains behind the Manhattan Project came from one school in Budapest, Hungary called the 'Minta School'. John von Neumann being one of those geniuses. [1] The Making of the Atomic Bomb, Richard Rhodes https://www.amazon.com/Making-of-Atomic-Bomb-audiobook/dp/B01B1ZCG8G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Q8EAGB4E1BLF&dchild=1&keywords=richard+rhodes+the+making+of+the+atomic+bomb&qid=1633792816&sprefix=richard+rhodes%2Caps%2C222&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Making-of-Atomic-Bomb-audiobook/dp/B0...

melling 5y ago
Have this book on my shelf waiting to be read. It’s frequently mentioned. The author also has a book about the hydrogen bomb too: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Sun-Making-Hydrogen-Bomb/dp/0684824140 https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Sun-Making-Hydrogen-Bomb/dp/0684...
hermitcrab 5y ago
I heard lots of good things about this book. But I gave up after a few chapters. I just didn't get on with the author's writing style.
- pribalta 5y ago
  To be completely honest, the beginning is a bit tough. IIRC it focuses mostly on Niels Bohr, his life, and his philosophical approach to quantum physics. Once the book centers itself around Leo Szilard, things start to pick up. Having said this, I agree with the previous comment. The book is amazing. Disclaimer: I listened to it in audiobook format through Audible
  - maroonblazer 5y ago
    I discovered this book several years ago thanks to someone here on HN. I did the audiobook version and found it gripping. Bought the paperback version so I could refer back to favorite parts. Rhodes' personal story is really interesting. CSPAN did a great interview with him many years ago - highly recommended. https://www.c-span.org/video/?155692-1/depth-richard-rhodes https://www.c-span.org/video/?155692-1/depth-richard-rhodes
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by gjkood 5y ago

melling 5y ago

Have this book on my shelf waiting to be read. It’s frequently mentioned. The author also has a book about the hydrogen bomb too: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Sun-Making-Hydrogen-Bomb/dp/0684824140 https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Sun-Making-Hydrogen-Bomb/dp/0684...

hermitcrab 5y ago

I heard lots of good things about this book. But I gave up after a few chapters. I just didn't get on with the author's writing style.

pribalta 5y ago
To be completely honest, the beginning is a bit tough. IIRC it focuses mostly on Niels Bohr, his life, and his philosophical approach to quantum physics. Once the book centers itself around Leo Szilard, things start to pick up. Having said this, I agree with the previous comment. The book is amazing. Disclaimer: I listened to it in audiobook format through Audible
- maroonblazer 5y ago
  I discovered this book several years ago thanks to someone here on HN. I did the audiobook version and found it gripping. Bought the paperback version so I could refer back to favorite parts. Rhodes' personal story is really interesting. CSPAN did a great interview with him many years ago - highly recommended. https://www.c-span.org/video/?155692-1/depth-richard-rhodes https://www.c-span.org/video/?155692-1/depth-richard-rhodes

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