Article examines solar eclipse fascination, linking it to nuclear power and U.S. foreign policy.

This article explores the fascination with the solar eclipse and its metaphorical connection to the darkness and death in modern society, particularly in relation to U.S. foreign policy and the role of white male scientists in nuclear power development. The author critiques the sensationalization of the solar eclipse and its parallels to the glorification of the atomic bomb, questioning why figures like Oppenheimer continue to receive attention while neglecting the devastation caused by nuclear weapons. The article suggests the need for critical examination of these issues and their impact on politics and memory.

April 06, 2024
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