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The script outlines the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, who led the Manhattan Project during World War II to develop the atomic bomb. It highlights the moral dilemmas he faced after realizing the destructive power of his invention, leading him to oppose further weapon development. Ultimately, the narrative emphasizes the responsibility that comes with scientific progress and the ethical considerations that remain relevant today.

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The script outlines the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, who led the Manhattan Project during World War II to develop the atomic bomb. It highlights the moral dilemmas he faced after realizing the destructive power of his invention, leading him to oppose further weapon development. Ultimately, the narrative emphasizes the responsibility that comes with scientific progress and the ethical considerations that remain relevant today.

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Short Video Script: Oppenheimer – The Man Who Changed the World

Opening (20 seconds)

Reachell:
"What would you do if you invented something that could end a war… but also destroy the world?"

George:
"That’s the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the man behind the atomic bomb."

Alejandra:
"He led the Manhattan Project, splitting atoms to create a weapon more powerful than anything ever
seen. Let’s talk about what that really means."

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Scene 1: The Manhattan Project (40 seconds)

Reachell:
"Oppenheimer was tasked with leading a top-secret U.S. government project during World War
II—the Manhattan Project. Scientists worked on splitting uranium and plutonium atoms, a process
called nuclear fission, to unleash massive energy."

Alejandra:
"In July 1945, they tested the first atomic bomb in the Trinity Test. Imagine this: a fireball brighter
than the sun and a shockwave that could be felt miles away."

George:
"Not long after, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ending the war but causing
unimaginable destruction and loss of life."

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Scene 2: The Consequences (40 seconds)

Reachell:
"Oppenheimer was hailed as a hero for ending the war, but he wasn’t at peace with what he’d created.
He said, ‘Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.’"

Alejandra:
"He later opposed the creation of even more destructive weapons, like the hydrogen bomb. But his
stance made him a target, and he was stripped of his government clearance."
George:
"It’s clear he was a man torn between the brilliance of his work and the weight of its consequences."

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Conclusion (30 seconds)

Reachell:
"Oppenheimer’s story isn’t just about science—it’s about the moral dilemmas that come with power."

Alejandra:
"He showed us that knowledge can change the world, but it comes with responsibility."

George:
"Maybe that’s the real lesson: progress isn’t just about what we can do, but about what we should do."
"It’s a question we still wrestle with today, and his story challenges us to think carefully about the
choices we make."

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