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everyone’s relations!! I’m sorry I missed a few I was pretty lazy and I know I’m not gonna get motivation for like a month

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i love everyones relations they are so fun to scroll through :D

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Extinction of all species

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The Atomic Age: How Mythology Foretold the Nuclear Warfare

The end of World War II marked not only the cessation of conflict but the dawn of the Atomic Age. A single flash of light, followed by an earth-shattering explosion, forever altered the course of history. As the mushroom cloud rose over Nagasaki and Hiroshima, it symbolised not just the destructive power of nuclear weapons, but the culmination of humanity’s capacity for annihilation. In an instant, entire cities were reduced to rubble, and the lives of countless individuals were erased. The searing heat and the agonising cries of the survivors underscored that the world had entered a new age of unimaginable destruction. The sheer scale of this devastation, an irreversible shift in the balance of power, echoes ancient myths of divine weapons, tools of immense power capable of reshaping the world.

The ancient Indian epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are not merely tales of gods, demons and heroic deeds but profound philosophical texts that delve into the complexities of human nature, righteousness and consequences of power. Beyond their mythological and spiritual significance, these epics contain vivid descriptions of warfare, weaponry and the devastating impacts of conflict. While often shrouded in mythological symbolism, these descriptions offer a glimpse into the ancient Indian understanding of the ever-enduring capacity and fascination of humanity with power and destruction. Within the pages of the timeless narratives of both these epics, we find evident parallels between the ancient cosmic weapons of the gods and the modern-day weapons of mass destruction.

The Brahmastra, a divine weapon described in the Mahabharata, shares striking similarities with the atomic bomb in its capacity for destruction. Both weapons are capable of devastating vast landscapes and wiping out entire populations. Depicted as a weapon of mass destruction, the Brahmastra was considered capable of consuming everything in its path. Its description, with its blinding light and searing heat, echoes the effects of a nuclear explosion. Both weapons are seen as the ultimate tools of war, with the power to end conflicts decisively, but at a terrible cost. While the Brahmastra is rooted in mythology, its destructive power and catastrophic consequences bear a chilling resemblance to the atomic bomb, highlighting the terrifying potential of nuclear weapons to reshape the world.

The Indrastra, a lightning bolt wielded by Indra, could strike targets with lightning speed and precision. The Rudrastra, a weapon associated with Shiva, was said to be capable of unleashing a tempest of destruction, bringing about chaos and devastation. The Pashupatastra, another weapon of Shiva, was considered one of the most powerful weapons in the universe, capable of destroying the entire world. These divine weapons, bestowed upon heroes by divine beings, were often used as a last resort, as their misuse could lead to cataclysmic consequences. The destructive potential of these ancient weapons, with their ability to annihilate entire cities and armies, bears a resemblance to many modern-day weapons such as RS-28 Sarmat, Trident II D-5 and Dong Feng-41 ballistic missiles.

Unknown to many, the Mahabharata speaks of an extremely powerful variant of Brahmastra weapon named Brahmashirastra. This weapon was so destructive that it was considered far too dangerous to use, as it could potentially destroy the entire universe. It is reminiscent of theoretical concepts like hydrogen bombs, which can unleash calamitous destruction on a universal scale. The potential for artificial intelligence to be weaponised, creating autonomous nuclear mass-cleansing machines, raises similar concerns. Additionally, the development of nuclear-related biological weapons could lead to devastating pandemics, far surpassing the scale of other pandemics. These threats, while in scientific advancements, share a chilling similarity with this ancient weapon, the Brahmashirastra.

Mankind, in its relentless pursuit of conquest, has forged weapons of mass destruction that dwarf the armaments of ancient myth. Nuclear weapons currently possess the most terrifying potential to inflict unimaginable suffering upon humanity. The Cold War era brought the world to the precipice of total nuclear annihilation. The United States and the Soviet Union, armed with arsenals capable of destroying each other multiple times over, engaged in a perilous race of arms and ammunition. Even after the Cold War's conclusion, the spectre of nuclear conflict persists. The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in new states, the risk of accidental detonation, and the threat of these weapons falling into the hands of extremist groups continue to pose significant risks to global security.

The epic recounts that arduous penance was undertaken by both Ashwatthama and Arjuna to acquire the Brahmastra. Both warriors were warned of its deleterious potential and urged to use it only as a last resort. Similarly, Dr J. Robert Oppenheimer and his team’s research created the atomic bomb. Dr Oppenheimer, however, advocated for its non-usage, recognising the potential for a global apocalypse. Arjuna revoked the Brahmastra against Ashwatthama. In contrast, Ashwatthama directed the weapon towards Uttara's womb, a heinous crime that defied all moral and ethical boundaries. While the Soviet Union had exercised restraint, the United States, under President Harry Truman, employed the atomic bombs against Japan, a decision that continues to spark global debate and controversy to date.

The Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear disasters remind us of the devastating consequences of nuclear accidents. Both events released radioactive materials into the environment, leading to widespread contamination of land, water and air. The long-term health effects of radiation exposure, including cancer and genetic mutations, continue to impact affected populations. The Chernobyl disaster, in particular, resulted in the evacuation of entire towns and villages, creating a desolate "Exclusion Zone." These incidents underscore the inherent risks associated with nuclear power and the fateful potential of nuclear weapons. These incidents urge humanity to learn a lesson and prioritise peace, and disarmament and promote sustainable cooperation over the pursuit of nuclear dominance.

Duryodhana had nefariously conspired with his uncle Shakuni to poison Bhima and had their shameful act been successful, it would have irrevocably altered the course of history. Fortunately, divine intervention, as a miraculous antidote, thwarted their evil plan. In the modern era, such acts of hostility have evolved, with individuals resorting to increasingly sophisticated methods of harm. The use of radioactive substances, such as Thallium-125, has emerged as a potent weapon for the unscrupulous. The ease of access to such substances, coupled with their insidious nature, poses a grave threat to society. If unchecked, this trend could lead to a future where the threat of nuclear massacres looms large, not just from foreign adversaries but from within our national borders.

A weapon, in its purest form, is a tool designed for protection. It is a deterrent, a shield against aggression, a means to safeguard oneself and one's loved ones from harm.Yet, in the grand theatre of international relations, weapons are often perceived as symbols of power, instruments of domination, and tools for imposing one's will upon others. This misconception has led to a world fraught with tension, conflict and the constant threat of violence. The true purpose of a weapon, however, lies not in its offensive capabilities but in its defensive potential. It is a tool that should be used judiciously, as a last resort, to preserve peace and security. Ultimately, a weapon's destructive or constructive use lies not in the tool itself, but in the intentions and character of those who wield it.

The atomic bombs "Little Boy" and "Fat Man," inflicted unimaginable devastation on Nagasaki and Hiroshima, eclipsing the destructive power of natural disasters. Yet, the United States and Japan have forged a remarkable alliance. However, the current geopolitical landscape is fraught with tension, with nations vying for dominance and resorting to threats of force. History has repeatedly shown that true power lies not in the ability to destroy but in the capacity to build and nurture. By embracing the values of peace, we can create a world free from the horrors of war and the threat of destruction. We yearn for a future where the "Little Boy" and "Fat Man" are banished from our collective memory and replaced by a world governed by wise, compassionate leaders prioritising peace and prosperity.

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The Beauty of Barbenheimer

A combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and a surge in streaming platform content has made life very difficult for cinemas in recent times. Why venture out, find a parking spot, queue for snacks and sit with strangers in the dark when you can watch whatever you like from the comfort of home, right?

But convenience can come at a cost. Our at-home screens and digital devices have been dominated by superheroes, seasons and remakes of late, and fatigue is starting to set in. Franchises have ballooned so much that even die-hard fans are finding it hard to keep engaged, let alone keep up. This bombardment of unimaginative content has left many lovers of cinema bored.

Enter the Barbenheimer phenomenon.

Dubbed Barbenheimer due to the dual release date (July 20th here in Australia) of Warner Bros. and Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ and Universal Pictures and Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’, these films have been smashing it at the box office, persuading people to return to their local cinemas in droves.

Sure, a saturation of ads, interviews, trailers and exclusive clips have had something to do with their success so far, but it’s mostly been fuelled by a desire for fresh stories and a contagious case of FOMO.

The notion that both movies are best experienced in the cinema surfaced organically with the hype, and a healthy dose of cross-promotion from the creatives of both sides has been yet another driver for record ticket sales.

Nolan is known for his large-scale epics of practical effects, big sights and even bigger sounds, so it was only natural that ‘Oppenheimer’ was going to be promoted as a must-see on the big screen.

Veteran Nolan collaborator Cillian Murphy (who plays J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb”) is mesmerising is his first, proper leading role in Hollywood, and is backed by an all-star ensemble cast that includes Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett and Kenneth Branagh. And Ludwig Goransaon’s suspenseful score acts like a character of its own.

Although most of us knew a bit about The Manhattan Project, the Trinity test and the subsequent (and horrific) bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, very few of us knew about the man behind the story.

‘Oppenheimer’ is an explosive, 3-hour look at his early life, his work and relationships, his obsession with quantum physics and his eventual role as the face of the Atomic Age. It’s about the biggest, global gamble to date (the bomb was either going to exacerbate all wars, end all wars or end the world), and it plays out in typical Nolan fashion with staggering IMAX camera visuals, going from the dusty desert vistas of Los Alamos, to the black and white colour gradings of claustrophobic courtrooms.

Gerwig on the other hand, is best known for acting in mumblecore movies and directing arthouse style, female-led films like ‘Little Women’ and ‘Lady Bird’.

‘Barbie’ is her first turn at a blockbuster, with an ensemble cast that is yes, mostly women, but has some stellar supporting male actors in the mix. With a picture-perfect Margot Robbie at the helm, ‘Barbie’ follows the titular Mattel doll’s journey from Barbieland into the real world, where she is confronted with an existence that is wildly different to her own.

Hilarity (and some heartfelt moments) ensue, with Ryan Gosling stealing every scene he’s in as her peroxide blonde, lovesick sidekick Ken, plus some fun supporting performances from the likes of America Ferrera, Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Will Ferrell, Simu Liu and Kingsley Ben-Adir.

Gerwig’s plastic fantastic, feminist world gives off serious summer vacay vibes, all technicolor blue skies, hot pink dreamhouses, glittery dancefloors and sunny beaches - with a super catchy soundtrack to boot!

With one movie about a bomb and the other about a bombshell, on the surface, it looked like they were going to appeal to two very different types of moviegoers. But we couldn’t have been more wrong, and hallelujah for that!

People have turned Barbenheimer into an event, getting big groups together, dressing up and booking back-to-back screenings. There’s even merch and memes, but more importantly, there’s hope. Hope that Hollywood still has more to offer than CGI, stunts and sequels.

In their first three days in the theatre, Barbenheimer generated a whopping $244.5 million dollars combined. If that’s not the definition of going off with a bang, I don’t know what is…

‘Oppenheimer’ 4/5 stars. ‘Barbie’ 4.5/5 stars.

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Oppenheimer: The Future of Man

Note on the text: I used American Prometheus: The triumph and Tragedy of J Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin as published in 2006 by Vintage Books

What an interesting person "The father of the atomic bomb" J Robert Oppenheimer was. He was multifaceted individual who was uniquely qualified- as a scientist and a man- to lead the world into the atomic age. One of the many lessons that I learned from his life is just how important it is for us to create a nurturing environment where we can live in peace and harmony if we want to bring the best out of ourselves as humans in the atomic age.

We see the seeds of this philosophy being planted in the very beginning of Robert's life. His parents, Julius and Ella, loved him and his younger brother Frank, a renowned physicist in his own right, as well as each other, a lot and they created a loving and nurturing home where Robert and Frank could grow and develop into the exceptional young men that they eventually became. A letter which Ella wrote to Julius just before they got married says it all: "I do so want you to be able to enjoy life in its best and fullest sense, and will you help me to take care of you? To take care of someone whom one really loves has an indescribable sweetness" (11). To her and Julius it was important that their boys lived full lives in the best sense of the world and they did their best to create a loving environment where Robert and Frank would feel encouraged to try things, explore who they were as people, and become the best versions of themselves.

To that end, they had no qualms about supporting their boys and encouraging them to pursue whatever their interests were. They would give their boys "every opportunity to develop along the lines of [their] own inclinations and at [their] own rate of speed" (15). Robert later said that he thought his father was one of the best and most tolerant people he had ever met, and that "his idea of what to do for people was to let them find out what they wanted" from life (15). When Frank became interested in Chaucer, his parents got him a 1721 edition of Chaucer's works, and later when he expressed interest in playing the flute the hired one of America's leading flutist, George Barer, to tutor him. Similarly, when Robert was 12 he started developing an interest in geology and would write to local geologists about the rocks he had found. This lead to a really funny moment which shows just how fiercely his parents loved him and how much they stood by him. Unaware of how old he actually was, the local geology club, which was made of experts in the field, invited the 12 year old to present a reports on some local rock formations which he had been studying. Instead of informing the club of its mistake, Julius

encouraged his son to accept the honor [and] on the designated evening Robert showed up at the club with his parents who proudly introduced him as 'J Robert Oppenheimer'. . . . [Although he felt] shy and awkward [at first], Robert nevertheless read his prepared remarks and was given a hearty round of applause. Julius had no qualms about encouraging his son in this adult pursuit (15).

The result of being raised in such a loving and nurturing environment is that Robert got to explore who he was and become the best version of himself. This allowed him on the one hand to become uniquely great in his field in a way that he couldn't have otherwise, and it also gave him a tougher skin when it came to dealing with the world. People who are confident in themselves tend to care less about what others think of them. It gave him a strength to face the world that he would not have otherwise had. So while on the outside the shy, weird, and slightly sickly looking Robert might have brittle, he actually had a strong inner toughness and a "stoic personality built of stubborn pride and determination, a characteristic that would reappear throughout his life" (21). The only way he could have gotten that type of resilience was by growing up in a nurturing environment where he was allowed to become his best self.

You see similar instincts at play when he started teaching graduate students physics at Berkeley. Because although he could be harsh at times he was much more interested in creating a nurturing environment where his students could become the best versions of themselves. He engendered a spirit of collaboration instead of intense competition where students felt emboldened to go to him, and each other, for help, and where people were encouraged to explore, and develop, their own talents and become the best versions of themselves. Just look at the story that one of his graduate students, Joseph Weinberg, tells about how he was able to uniquely nurture the students around him to become their best selves. One day, while in Oppenheimer's office Joseph was

rummaging through papers stacked on the trestle table in the center of the room. Picking out one paper, he began reading the first paragraph, oblivious to Oppie's irritated look. 'This is an excellent proposal' Weinberg exclaimed, 'I'd sure as hell like to work on it.' To his surprise Oppenheimer replied curtly 'Put that down where you found it.' When Weinberg asked what he had done wrong, Oppenheimer said 'That was not for you to find'. A few weeks later, Weinberg heard that another student who was struggling to find a thesis topic had begun work on the proposal that he had read that day. 'The student was a kind and decent man', Weinberg recalled. 'But unlike a few of us who enjoyed the kind of challenge that Oppenheimer threw out like sparks, he was often baffled, and nonplused, and not at all at ease. Nobody had the courage to tell him 'Look, you're out of your depth here.' Weinberg now realized that Oppie had planted this thesis problem for this very student. It was a distinctly easy problem. 'But it was perfect for him', Weinberg said, 'and it got him his PhD'. . . . Weinberg insisted years later [that] Oppie had nurtured this student as a father would have treated a baby learning to walk. 'He waited for him to discover the proposal accidentally on his own terms, to pick it up, [] to express his own interest in it, to find his way to it. . . . He needed special treatment and, by God, Oppie was going to give it to him. It showed a great deal of love, sympathy, and understanding.' The student in question, Weinberg reported, went on to do great work as an applied physicist (170-171).

It was this same attitude that made him an effective leader of the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos, New Mexico. He was an expert at creating a nourishing environment where everyone, from the leading scientist down to the lowest custodian, could do their best work and actualize their potential. He proved to be not only a great scientist, but a great motivator and leader. A lot of the problems that he dealt with on the Project were more personal than they were scientific. So whether it was at home, at school, or at the Manhattan Project, Oppenheimer understood the importance of creating a safe, loving, nurturing environment where people could become their best selves.

Now before going into how this same philosophy showed up in Oppenheimer's life after the bomb dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it is important to take a moment to look at what Oppenheimer's idea of community was and how it developed over time.

When he was in his early twenties, he read a line from Marcel Proust that stuck with him for the rest of his life: "Indifference to the pain one causes is the [most] terrible and permanent form of cruelty" (585). He was always aware of the obligation he had to make the world a better place, in whatever way he could.

His social conscious was something that was fostered in him as a young man. He went to school at the Ethical Cultural Fieldstone School from the ages of 7 till he graduated high school in 1921 at the age of 17. At the Ethical Cultural school he was surrounded by

men and women who thought of themselves as catalysts for a better world. In the years between the turn of the century and World War I, Ethical Cultural members served as agents of change on such politically charged issues of race relations, labor rights, civil liberties, and environmentalism. . . . Members [of the school community] were pragmatic radicals committed to playing an active role to bringing about social change. They believed that a better world required hard work, persistence, and political organization. In 1921, the year Robert graduated from the Ethical Culture high school, [its founder Felix] Adler extorted his students to develop their 'ethical imagination' to 'see things not as they are but as they might be'" (19).

In the early part of the 20th century members of the school community went on to do things like found the NAACP and the National Civil Liberties Union (the forerunner to the ACLU) and conduct labor strikes. So Robert grew up around people that were very socially conscious. These values only really started to show themselves in the 1930s when he became more politically active. He was never interested in politics per say, but in the ways in which he could help improve people's lives:

Beginning in 1936. . . my interests began to change. . . . I had a continuing, smoldering fury about the treatment of Jews in Germany. . . . I saw what the Depression was doing to my students. Often they could get no jobs or jobs which were wholly inadequate and through them I began to understand how deeply political and economic events could affect other people's lives. I began to feel the need to participate in the life of the community (114).

It was at this point became "devoted to working for social and economic justice in America" and abroad (152). It is at this point that we see his desire to create a nurturing environment where people can thrive reach the worldwide stage.

Fast forward to 1945. The bomb has exploded. In the early morning of July 16th, Oppenheimer becomes "death, destroyer of world" and with that he has to take on the responsibility of how to properly introduce the world to the power of the atomic bomb (309). It was his responsibility to help build a society of human beings that could not only survive but thrive in the atomic world.

Although he was aware of how powerful the atomic bomb could be, seeing the devastation that his creation caused for the people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki really inspired him to take action. His feelings towards the bomb were initially very complex. He was never fully behind the idea of developing an atomic bomb, but he believed that it was his duty to do so before Hitler did. He thought that giving a genocidal maniac like Hitler such a powerful weapon would be the worst of all possible outcomes. But after Hiroshima he wasn't sure anymore: "We have made a thing, a most terrible weapon. . . a thin that by all standards of the world we grew up in is an evil thing" (323). More than that, he saw the explosions at Hiroshima and Nagasaki as mankind's final warning: that we must come together in a spirit of brotherhood and give up all our petty differences and hatreds or else we will die: "The people of this world must unite or they will perish. This war that has ravaged so much of the earth has written these words. The atomic bombs has spelled them out for all men to understand" (329). If humans are to reach their potential, then they have to create the loving and nurturing environment that they need now for such a change to take place.

Just like he did with his students, and like his parents did with him before, he believed he needed to help create a loving environment where humanity as a whole could evolve and become the best version of itself. HIs particular idea was to establish what he called "The Atomic Development Commission" which would be an international coalition dedicated to making sure that no nation would ever use atomic energy to build another bomb. It would ensure that atomic power would only be used to positive things that could be used in peacetimes. The key here, obviously, is that every nation involved in the Commission had to collaborate with each other. There could be no secrets, no underhanded dealings, everyone had to deal with each other in open and honest ways. He would spend the rest of his life trying to convince the world that this was the only way to actually move forward.

And so we find ourselves back to the place we started. It started with Ella and Julius creating a safe space where their kids could grow and flourish, continued into Robert's professional life where he attempted to create a nourishing environment where his students and co workers could become their best selves, and ended here- with Robert trying to create a safe and loving world where mankind could evolve into its best self. Love, in short is the answer. We need learn how to love each other and live with each other or else we are doomed. We'll see what happens next.

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ICYMI: How the Atomic Bomb Shaped the Culture of the 1950s http://dlvr.it/THpxBz

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ICYMI BOOK REVIEW: #TheBastardBrigade by #SamKean. Nonfiction that reads like a thriller about WW2 and the development of the atomic bomb.

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Evil

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(chanting) BRING ! BACK ! ATOMICBOMBS! BRING ! BACK ! ATOMICBOMBS !

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And the fallout becomes a wasteland.

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August 9th: The Day That ALMOST Ended the World? #youtubeshorts #shorts

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Nagasaki day

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Nagasaki Day marks the solemn anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, on August 9th, 1945, during World War II; so, it is observed annually on August 9th.

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Nagasaki Day, observed annually in August, is a solemn occasion that marks the devastating atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, by the United States during World War II in 1945.

This tragic event followed the bombing of Hiroshima just three days earlier, making it the second and final time nuclear weapons have been used in warfare to date.

The day is marked by memorial services, peace vigils, and educational programs aimed at raising awareness about the humanitarian consequences of nuclear warfare.

[classichistoria]

How the Atomic Bomb Shaped the Culture of the 1950s http://dlvr.it/THJFp5