Review of The Albert Einstein's Speech "The Menace of Mass Destruction"

Rhetorical analysis - ‘The Menace of Mass Destruction speech.'

In his speech, “The Menace of Mass Destruction," Albert Einstein warns the world about a threatening situation that is created by humankind. Albert Einstein was German philosopher born in 1879 and died in 1955. Albert developed the theory of relativity and had greatly influenced the field of science through his philosophy of science. The Menace of Mass Destruction was a message dedicated to the entire world on the need to take precaution. The emergence of nuclear weapons and spreading of communism stood out to be world threat where the philosopher foresees future conflicts. Albert Einstein emphasis on the need for cooperation and peaceful world. Otherwise, the consequences will be the menace (Einstein 2).

In his speech - Menace of Mass Destruction, Albert Einstein stands out as a peaceful scientist. He rebukes the testing of nuclear weapons and atomic bombing and quotes them as a threat to international peace. This philosopher associates the menace of mass destruction to human activities; "It would be different if the problem were not one of the things made by man, such as the atomic bomb and other means of mass destruction equally menacing all peoples" (Einstein 1). The speaker shows good will by advocating for peace and togetherness. In the speech, Albert recommends on various methods that can be employed to enhance peace and eliminate the threat to international security.

Albert Einstein believes that the current human activities affect their lives and that of the generations to come. Albert says, ‘We scientists believe that what our fellow men and we do or fail to do within the next few years will determine the fate of our civilization.' The current activities will determine the life after tomorrow, "But on that stage, on which the actors under the floodlights play their ordained parts, our fate of tomorrow, life or death of the nations, is being decided," says Albert (Einstein 2). Although the nations and individuals are separated with each acting independently, the menace will equally befall to all. This situation calls for the need to come together and work as a team to come up with solutions to the danger of mass destruction.

In the speech, Albert Einstein categorizes the limited contact between the opposing groups as the significant factor undermining unity and togetherness. Situations have made it impossible for parties to come together for informed discussions. Passion, fear, and anxiety have created hatred, widening the gap between groups. The contact between nationalities is limited to official negotiations. The speaker lists exaggerated nationalism as the significant factor that has confused sound minded people to forced-separation. There has to be a link to discussions between the opposing groups to come up with a peaceful agreement towards international peace and security (Einstein 3).

In conclusion, the speaker gives some up to the menace of mass destruction. Amongst the separated groups are enough people with sense, who can make sound judgments. Some little link between the teams will form the basis of a peaceful nation. There should also be a mutual benefit among the conflict groups to bridge the hatred with unity. Albert Einstein raises the alarm to official negotiations. Every individual and nation should embrace this. Upon successful negotiations, the speaker gives firm assurance of sustainable environment, economic justice, and equal rights and peace to the entire world.