Condon took the lectern at a meeting of the American Physical Society in Washington. If not as famous as his former boss at the Manhattan Project, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Condon was held in nearly equal esteem by his scientific colleagues: A pioneering figure in nuclear physics,
The article from Slate discusses the potential implications of a government shutdown in the U.S., focusing on the political and economic fallout. It highlights how Elon Musk's involvement with Dogecoin (Doge) has inadvertently become a point of discussion in political circles, especially with Donald Trump's comments on government spending and cryptocurrency. Trump, known for his criticism of government waste, has paradoxically embraced the volatile world of meme cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin, which Musk has championed. The piece explores the irony of Trump's stance, given his past skepticism towards cryptocurrencies, and how this could influence public perception and policy regarding government funding and financial regulations. The narrative weaves through the chaotic potential of a shutdown, the whimsical nature of Dogecoin, and the unpredictable influence of figures like Musk and Trump on both politics and finance.
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