The World’s Reaction to the Atomic Bomb

The World Set Free, a 1914 novel by HG Wells may have indirectly influenced the creation of the atomic bomb. That is the theory proposed by an article in BBC in July 2015. Leo Szilard, the physicist who invented the neutron chain reaction in 1933, read Wells’ book in 1932 when the neutron was discovered. Wells’ novel is based on an explosive made of uranium that the author imagined it to produce “a blazing continual explosion.” A visit to the National Atomic Testing Museum in Vegas would tell you that this is not far from what the real atomic bombs can do. It is so powerful that it even influenced our literature and pop culture. Here’s proof:

British Sci-Fi Inspired by the Atomic Bomb

The atomic bomb gets a dark representation from British science fiction. The Chrysalids by John Wyndham tells us, in a post-apocalyptic tale, how a nuclear holocaust could make humans suffer through mutation and radiation sickness. Seven Days to Noon warns the people of the terrifying effects of atomic weapons not only to properties but also to the morals of a man. The Day the Earth Caught fire tells us how nuclear tests can expedite climate change and cause the doom of humanity.

These, of course, are mere products of the imagination, but they are not far from reality. But if you really want a realistic view of the atomic bomb, a quick but fun visit to the National Atomic Testing Vegas museum, can clear things up for you.

The Influence of the Atomic Bomb in Pop Culture

The atomic bomb was so controversial that it was all people could talk about. The movie and literary industry took advantage of its fame. Movies and literary pieces like the Godzilla were made. Godzilla is a giant monster that was envisioned to protect mankind, but it also comes with grave threat because of its immense power. It was created in Japan, one of the countries most affected by the inception of the atomic bomb; the US military killed thousands of Japanese when it dropped atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II.

Find Out About the History of the Atomic Bomb

Visiting the atomic museum in Vegas will give you a detailed view of the history of the atomic bomb and its effects on us. Add it to your itinerary on your visit to Vegas. Call for more info.