Book ID: CBB739484002

Wisdom of the Martians of Science: In Their Own Words with Commentaries (2015)

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Wisdom of the Martians of Science refers to five scientists whose brilliance contributed to shaping the modern world. John von Neumann was a pioneer of the modern computer; Theodore von Kármán was the scientist behind the US Air Force; Leo Szilard initiated the development of nuclear weapons; the Nobel laureate Eugene P Wigner was the world's first nuclear engineer; and Edward Teller was the father of the hydrogen bomb. They were born and raised in Budapest, were forced out of Hungary and then from Germany, they became Americans, and devoted themselves to the defense of the United States and the Free World. They contributed significant discoveries to fundamental science ranging from the properties of materials to the application of the symmetry principle in physics, to creating information theory, to game theory. The areas in which we can learn about their wisdom include applications of science to past, present and future real-world needs; defense; education; environment; human nature; humor; politics; religion; weather modification, and others. This book shows the wisdom of the Martians by presenting their thoughts and ideas in their own words and placing them into context. Their wisdom is intriguing, witty, provocative and thought provoking. It extended over many aspects of life and culture that impinge on our existence. While we cannot always agree with what they say, they are never boring. The power of their words and their philosophies will inspire the readers to pursue their own dreams.

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Authors & Contributors
Hargittai, István
Krzysztof Dabrowski
McRae, Kenneth D
Kargon, Robert Hugh
Tisza, Laszlo
Teller, Edward
Concepts
Nuclear weapons; atomic weapons
Biographies
Science and war; science and the military
Physics
Science and politics
Scientists
Time Periods
20th century
20th century, early
20th century, late
Places
United States
Hungary
Great Britain
Germany
Soviet Union
Institutions
Hanford Nuclear Site (Washington)
Universität Göttingen
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