Ananyo Bhattacharya - John von Neumann, Jewish Genius, and Nuclear War
Dwarkesh Podcast
Political Ideologies of Scientists in Turbulent Times
This chapter examines the complex political views of a prominent scientist during the mid-20th century, shaped by personal experiences in post-World War I Hungary. It reveals how his advocacy for democracy and support for the U.S. during World War II were influenced by the rise of totalitarianism in Europe, alongside a commitment to aiding his fellow intellectuals.
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