16min chapter

Past Present Future cover image

What If… Science Counterfactuals w/ Adam Rutherford

Past Present Future

CHAPTER

The Science of Communication and Tragic Irony

This chapter explores the critical role of science communication in knowledge progression, using the Haber-Bosch process as a case study. It discusses the dual impact of this chemical innovation on agriculture and warfare, intertwining Fritz Haber's personal and historical complexities. The narrative reflects on how both scientific advancements and their timing could have drastically influenced global events and societal dynamics.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode