The Nazis, the Bomb, and the Woman that Science Forgot
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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The Shadows of Fission
This chapter explores the discovery of nuclear fission and its ethical implications during World War II, focusing on the contrasting recognition of scientists Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn. It highlights the moral dilemmas faced by scientists, gender imbalances in credit and recognition, and the devastating consequences of the atomic bomb on humanity.
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