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When World War II intensified, Bohr found himself caught up in the ethical maelstrom surrounding nuclear research. Despite his personal reservations, he became a crucial consultant to America's Manhattan Project, advising on nuclear physics while attempting to impart a vision for nuclear cooperation between nations rather than competition.
The Atomic Age and Activism for Peace
The war ended with the horrifying demonstrations of atomic power in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, sealing humanity's fate in the nuclear age. The very science Bohr had devoted his life to was now wielded as a tool for annihilation. His worst fears materialized, bringing him face to face with the dire implications of his lifelong work.