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Of course the creation of the nuclear bomb was a watershed event of World War II in which more that 60 million people died. The United States thought that with the creation of the bomb and having such a weapon, they would no longer have to get involved in wars and would have peace. But the creations of the nuclear weapon led to other results. Nuclear power stations were being created that were able to give cheap energy and allowed progress. But, nuclear power stations were also very dangerous. In 1986 in the USSR, there was an accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power station. Due to this accident, a lot of people became sick from the radiation and that radiation was very bad for the environment and everything living around that area. But even due to the dangers, people cannot let go of nuclear energy.

As the global population increases exponentially, having passed six billion in 1999, the world population is expected to be 8.9 billion by the year 2050. The worlds energy consumption will increase by an estimated 54 percent by 2025. Energy demand in the industrialized world is projected to grow 1.2 percent per year. Energy is a critical component of sustained economic growth and improved standards of living. One of the major requirements for sustaining human progress is an adequate source of energy. As the world’s technological enhancements and standards of living improve, so too does their appetite for electricity.

Should nuclear energy be used? Throughout the article “Nowhere to go”, the author objectively reviews the use of nuclear energy, using the text and graphics to provide details that demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages of its use. Nevertheless, the consequences of using nuclear energy outweigh the benefits. One of these consequences is that working with nuclear energy can cause many health problems. The text states, “Dangers include radiation sickness, cancers, and other health problems. High level radioactive waste can present hazards ‘for a million years or more,’ Kamps says.” This means that using nuclear energy can cause health problems for future generations.

Nuclear fission can be used to power the world, or it can be used to destroy it. That scientific knowledge of the process of fission is neither good nor bad ethically, but the way it is applied can have ethical and moral consequences. The scientists who developed the fission process are not responsible for the devastation caused by the atomic bombs; the people who chose to use the science in that manner are the ones responsible.

During World War II (WWII), President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) organized a committee to advise him “on questions of policy relating to the study of nuclear fission” (Stimson 1947). This committee was involved of all aspects of the atomic project from whether

“The opposition to nuclear power is based, not on science, but on a hostility to science, technology and capitalism” - Travis Norsen, Ph.D. Nuclear Physics

In conclusion, the discovery of nuclear power was inevitable. Since World War 2, studies of nuclear power continue to grow. The atomic bombs created by America revolutionized science today. But based on what The Manhattan Project was able to accomplish in the 1940s, the atomic bomb must have been further developed and weaponized, threatening our world today. On the other hand, scientists have developed others ways to use fission to our advantage and develop a source of energy. With that being said, one could only hope the nuclear power will be used for good and only

The nature of the Atomic Bomb created a global and theoretical set of stakeholders that few other ethical dilemmas reach. In many ways this use of nuclear technology created the Cold War and the global fear of a nuclear Armageddon. At that time every citizen of the globe feared how the use of nuclear weapons would harm them and their world. The future is also a stakeholder in this conversation. The effects of nuclear fallout were not well understood at the time. Nuclear aftermath could last for decades and even longer, effecting the health and livelihood of all living things for generations to come. The information that could be collected and research opportunities created after a nuclear weapon detonation would be studied for centuries and will change medicine and research forever. Future citizens and scientists were also stakeholders in this decision.

Atomic bombs, a weapon of mass destruction, were used to help end World War II. This, in turn, shoulders tremendous dangers for the future of humanity. Scientists are the direct builders of these weapons; thus, they play a vital role in their use. However, not all scientists agree on what stance to take with their creation. To this day, many nuclear scientists think of their work as purely mathematical and technical. The human results of nuclear weapons are none of their business. Others, especially after Hiroshima, suffered a huge blow to their conscience. In particular, Robert Jungk addresses his take on the issue in his book “Brighter than a Thousand Suns”. Here, he felt that there was a disconnection between scientific research and personal

Today’s inventions are great some helpful, and many that are harmful to us. Inventions not only stop us from engaging with the world, but also harms us in many ways. One invention that should have never been created are Nuclear weapons. Nuclear weapons are explosive devices made to cause mass destruction. Without nuclear weapons, many lives that were taken away could still possibly be here. It can even end the threat of mutually assured destruction such as wars. People also find ways to do much damage enough without them. Nobody can guarantee that the world would be a better place without them, but it could end a lot of things.

When the words “nuclear chemistry” come to mind, many mixed emotions surface. On one side, a picture of devastated cities that were flattened by a bomb capable of freezing the shadows of people on the streets comes to mind. And the other picture: harnessing exponential amounts of energy, saving lives, and defeating cancer once and for all. No matter what stance is taken, the Atomic Age has both turned people against each other, but also has provided grounds for defeating a disease that hits each and every one of us at home, and that disease is cancer. When weighing the pros and cons of the Atomic Age, the pros clearly outweigh the cons. This era has brought upon clean, reusable energy, medical advancements beyond our dreams, and a better understanding of invisible radiation.

During WW2 many people in the science community feared the German physicist, that learned to create nuclear bombs, would soon bomb enemies of Germany leading to vast destruction. Scientist such as, Albert Eisten urged president Roosevelt to fund the creation of the atomic bombed research program because of the threating information. Roosevelt saw no use for the program but decided to fund it anyway which led to the creation of the Manhattan Project in 1941 . The Manhattan Project gave jobs to over 120,000 Americans and about 2 billion dollars were spent. talk That level of radiation for anyone is horrible it can cause so many diseases for ex. Cancer, throat disease and DEATH. The first bomb to ever be tested was called the trinity.

For with peace comes prosperity, and it is with prosperity comes innovation, and with innovation comes new and awe-inspiring scientific discoveries for all the world to marvel at. It is such creativity and innovation that has led our scientists to create the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear powered sub, it is such creativity and innovation that has led to the furtherance of the description of the double helix DNA molecule, and it is such innovation that has allowed us to take to the skies in new ways with the creation of the commercial airliner, the Boeing 707. It is also such innovation that has led us to create the hydrogen bomb, however, one must keep in mind, that the inspiration behind the creation of the hydrogen bomb, that were behind

The nuclear weapons effects were such that millions of innocent people were killed and this brought the end of the World War 2. Scientists have long debated on the pros

Throughout the course of history, scientific discoveries have led to the birth of new knowledge. Humanity’s increase in knowledge has helped to achieve new heights of understanding in a variety of fields such as medicine, nuclear power, and nuclear weapons. While some of these achievements in science can generate much prosperity, some technology has created significant amounts of controversy. The Honors 2400 class entitled The Chernobyl Incident has granted me over the course of the semester the opportunity to analyze these scenarios and understand the challenging questions that are associated with the pursuit of knowledge. From many examples discussed in class, I understand the importance of limiting knowledge, the discoveries that humanity should or should not pursue, how individuals pursue confined questions, and who is ultimately responsible for approving or disapproving of these scientific questions.