Dive into the intriguing world of Nobel Prize snubs, where deserving individuals were overlooked due to politics and biases. Discover the stories of scientific giants like Rosalind Franklin and Lise Meitner, whose groundbreaking work was relegated to the shadows. Learn about the exceptional contributions of figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Jocelyn Bell Burnell, revealing systemic flaws in the Nobel selection process. This exploration highlights the complexities and inequities that have marred one of the most prestigious awards in history.
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Nobel Prize Imperfections
The Nobel Prize, while prestigious, is a human process, making it inherently flawed.
Even deserving individuals can be overlooked due to various subjective factors.
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Nobel Prize Rules
Nobel Prizes aren't awarded posthumously.
Scientists must have their theories proven before receiving an award, which can take time.
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Posthumous/Unproven Cases
Rosalind Franklin, crucial to discovering DNA's structure, wasn't awarded because she died before the Nobel committee voted.
Stephen Hawking's theories about black holes weren't proven before his death, preventing his Nobel Prize.
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As of the recording of this episode, 1,012 people have been awarded Nobel Prizes across every category.
This episode is not about any of them.
This episode is about the people who didn’t win a Nobel Prize but arguably should have.
Whether they were the victims of personal petty politics, geopolitics, or sexism, there have been many people who were deserving of Nobel Prizes who never got one.
Learn more about the greatest Nobel Prize snubs in history on this episode of Everything Everything Daily.
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