The fact that no limits exist to the destructiveness of this weapon [the 'Super', i.e. the hydrogen bomb] makes its very existence and the knowledge of its construction a danger to humanity as a whole. It is necessarily an evil thing considered in any light. For these reasons, we believe it important for the President of the United States to tell the American public and the world what we think is wrong on fundamental ethical principles to initiate the development of such a weapon.
Enrico FermiTags: existence knowledge reason humanity ethics belief united-states weapon danger fact wrong destruction principles president american public construction atomic-bomb nuke hydrogen-bomb
The scientist is not responsible for the laws of nature. It is his job to find out how these laws operate. It is the scientist’s job to find the ways in which these laws can serve the human will. However, it is not the scientist’s job to determine whether a hydrogen bomb should be constructed, whether it should be used, or how it should be used. This responsibility rests with the American people and with their chosen representatives.
Edward TellerTags: science politics progress humanity people nature responsibility laws-of-nature american job scientist atomic-bomb nuke hydrogen-bomb nuclear-energy representatives
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