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“My worry is that other advances in science may result in other means of mass destruction, maybe more readily available even than nuclear weapons. Genetic engineering is quite a possible area, because of these dreadful developments that are taking place there.”

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Joseph Rotblat
Joseph Rotblat

Joseph Rotblat was a British physicist who made significant contributions to the field of atomic physics. He was a member of the Manhattan Project during World War II but later opposed nuclear weapons and became a leading advocate for nuclear disarmament and peace. Rotblat was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995 for his efforts in promoting peace and disarmament. more

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