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A Ton of Inventors Died Due To Their Own Inventions, Chapter Two: Li Si and the Five Pains

Ridiculous History

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The Burden of Invention

This chapter examines the ethical dilemmas faced by inventors like Oppenheimer, focusing on the unintended consequences of their innovations. It highlights the tension between scientific progress and environmental responsibility, using historical examples to showcase the complex relationship between creators and their inventions.

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