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> Von Neumann was still deeply involved in hydrogen bomb development beyond simply developing the prerequisite plutonium implosion bomb This. https://en.wikipe
by refset 2y ago
> Von Neumann was still deeply involved in hydrogen bomb development beyond simply developing the prerequisite plutonium implosion bomb
This. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_von_Neumann https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_von_Neumann
> In 1955, von Neumann became a commissioner of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
> He used this position to further the production of compact hydrogen bombs suitable for intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) delivery
> He was adamant that H-bombs delivered deep into enemy territory by an ICBM would be the most effective weapon possible
It seems much of his life was dedicated to applying Game Theory.