But the first the general public learned about the discovery was the news of the destruction of Hiroshima by the atom bomb. A splendid achievement of science and technology had turned malign. Science became identified with death and destruction. Joseph Rotblat achievementatombomb share on social
At a time when science plays such a powerful role in the life of society, when the destiny of the whole of mankind may hinge on the results of scientific research, it is incumbent on all scientists to be fully conscious of that role, and conduct themselves accordingly. Joseph Rotblat conductconsciousdestiny share on social
I have to bring to your notice a terrifying reality: with the development of nuclear weapons Man has acquired, for the first time in history, the technical means to destroy the whole of civilization in a single act. Joseph Rotblat acquireactbring share on social
From my earliest days I had a passion for science. Joseph Rotblat dayearlypassion Change image and share on social
I did not imagine that the second half of my life would be spent on efforts to avert a mortal danger to humanity created by science. Joseph Rotblat avertcreatedanger Change image and share on social
This is the reality of nuclear weapons: they may trigger a world war; a war which, unlike previous ones, destroys all of civilization. Joseph Rotblat civilizationdestroynuclear Change image and share on social
My third appeal is to my fellow citizens in all countries: Help us to establish lasting peace in the world. Joseph Rotblat appealcitizencountry Change image and share on social
But scientists on both sides of the iron curtain played a very significant role in maintaining the momentum of the nuclear arms race throughout the four decades of the Cold War. Joseph Rotblat armcoldcurtain Change image and share on social
So I ask the nuclear powers to abandon the out-of-date thinking of the Cold War period and take a fresh look. Above all, I appeal to them to bear in mind the long-term threat that nuclear weapons pose to humankind and to begin action towards their elimination. Joseph Rotblat abandonactionappeal share on social
As for the assertion that nuclear weapons prevent wars, how many more wars are needed to refute this arguments? Tens of millions have died in the many wars that have taken place since 1945. Joseph Rotblat argumentassertiondie Change image and share on social
