Prophet of Oppenheimer's Atomic Bomb by Brett Taylor

John Hendrix, a self-proclaimed prophet from rural Tennessee, allegedly predicted the rise of Oak Ridge and its role in the Manhattan Project decades before it happened. While his visions were later embraced by journalists and propagandists of the era, early accounts lack written evidence, suggesting the story evolved as part of local folklore rather than documented foresight. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2024/02/prophet-of-oppenheimers-atomic-bomb/ About the Author: Brett Taylor is a writer whose work has appeared in film and literary journals such as The South Carolina Review and Filmfax. Subscribe to Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/subscribe/ Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is a production of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and the Center for Inquiry.