The Arrogant Atomic Elite

Congress is representative democracy in action. Atomic energy is the acme of modern science. Are the two compatible?

Congress is also primus inter pares of the branches of the government of the United States (a sovereign nation). Atomic energy is the professional trade secret of an international elite. Will these two—the U.S. and the elite—ever assume the roles of principal and agent? And if so, which is which?