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The Nazis, the Bomb, and the Woman that Science Forgot

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Complicated Legacy of Scientific Pioneers in Turbulent Times

This chapter explores the fraught relationship between two influential scientists amid the turmoil of the Nazi regime. It contrasts one scientist's humanitarian efforts with the other's disdain for historical accountability, ultimately highlighting their differing legacies in the face of societal upheaval.

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