Dwarkesh Podcast

Dwarkesh Podcast

Richard Rhodes — The making of the atomic bomb

May 23, 2023 · 2h 37m

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Comparison of AI progress to the Manhattan Project.
Discussion on Oppenheimer's role and consulting for a film.
Rhodes shares experiences living through WW2.

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