But never embraced the quantum world it revealed. "God doesn't play dice." Precisely. You never thought of studying physics formally, Mr. Strauss? Well, I had offers, but I chose to sell shoes. Lewis Strauss was once a lowly shoe salesman.
Oppenheimer
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Mr. Strauss, there are things in my past you ought to be aware of. Well, as chairman of the AEC, I have access to your security file. I've read it. - You're not worried? - No. Why would I be worried after everything you've done for your country? Well, times change, Mr. Strauss. Well, the purpose of this institute is to provide a haven for independent minds.
Oppenheimer
3.3s
(intense classical music continues)
Oppenheimer
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But later? Well, we all know what happened later. ROBB: Doctor, your, uh... your time in Europe, you seemed to meet with a wide range of other countries' physicists. Yes, that's right. Any Russians?
Oppenheimer
2.9s
- I'd love to introduce you. - No need.
Oppenheimer
4.4s
What was that? What did you say to him?
Oppenheimer
19.6s
(soft music continues) Albert. (pensive music playing)
Oppenheimer
2.8s
(muffled distant rumbling)
Oppenheimer
2.9s
ROGER ROBB: Why did you leave the United States?
Oppenheimer
1.8s
(clamoring)
Oppenheimer
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(unsettling music continues)
Oppenheimer
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I, uh... I wanted to study the new physics. GRAY: Was there nowhere here? I thought Berkeley had the leading theoretical physics department. Yes. Once I built it. But first I had to go to Europe. I went to Cambridge to study under Patrick Blackett. Were you happier there than in America? - Happier? - Yes. (unsettling music playing)
Oppenheimer
4.2s
SENATE AIDE: How long did he testify? Honestly, I forget.
Oppenheimer
1.6s
I have known him for years.
Oppenheimer
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- Oh, no, not you, Oppenheimer. - (students laughing) You finish coating those plates. STUDENT 1: You see them? (students laughing)
