The Chonnam Tribune has published this feature in collaboration with Chonnam National University student clubs since 2022. Our 10th featured club is “Bio Emotion,” that is a club associated with the Dept. of Biology Education. This club screens and discusses movies featuring scientific themes or current social issues. – Ed.
By Bio Emotion
Oppenheimer: Albert? When I came to you with those calculations, we
thought we might start a chain reaction* that would destroy
the entire world.
Einstein: I remember it well. What of it.
Oppenheimer: I believe we did.
From Oppenheimer
*Chain reaction: “Chain reaction” is a term used in chemistry or physics, referring to a reaction that continues to repeat without additional externally applied energy. “Chain,” in this case, is associated with entangled chain links, and has the meaning of objects or phenomena connected to each other. Therefore, it is also used as a daily figurative expression referred to a sequence of events in which one leads to another.
“Oppenheimer” is a story about the Manhattan Project led by J. Robert Oppenheimer who is the theoretical physicist widely known as the “father of the atomic bomb.” This film vividly depicts the world’s first nuclear bomb’s fierce development process, which involved the participation of many scientists, including Oppenheimer conflicted over the use of science and technology.
Review
No Ha-yeon: Despite the great achievements of nuclear development, I deeply sympathized with Oppenheimer, who was suffering from feelings of guilt due to the nuclear bomb drop. It makes me think twice about ethical consciousness and responsibility in science. ★★★★★
Kwon Seong-yeon: While watching the movie, I repeatedly asked “What kind of choice would I have made?”. Science is inseparable from our lives. Therefore, it is necessary to recognize its power and understand how to use it properly. ★★★★☆
Mun Se-rin: Three hours was too short to introduce Oppenheimer’s entire life, but I found it interesting. Especially when he was in trouble after making a nuclear weapon. It was nice to be able to consider a scientist’s dilemma. ★★★★☆
Jeong Yong-ho: “Oppenheimer” explores J. Robert Oppenheimer’s inner conflict caused by scientific and ethical dilemma, while delving into historical events and human nature. With poignant performances and visual beauty, it strongly recommends itself to audiences interested in history, science and human psychology. ★★★★★