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Fritz Haber: The Man Who Invented Chemical Warfare

Behind the Bastards

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Technological Impacts of World War I

This chapter explores the historical significance of technological advancements during World War I and their lasting impact on geopolitics. It focuses on Fritz Haber's role in military innovations and the entwining of science with warfare, leading to devastating consequences. The narrative contrasts Haber's morally complex choices with those of contemporaries like Einstein, highlighting the ethical dilemmas faced by scientists in times of conflict.

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