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Men And Ideas - William L Laurence

Ephemeral film · 14 min

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Kinescope of TV show, "Men and Ideas" features a conversation between Dr. Carter Davidson, president of Union College, and William L. Laurence, a Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer. They discuss the implications of atomic energy, highlighting both its potential for destruction and its benefits for humanity, particularly in medicine and food production. The dialogue reflects on historical events, such as the atomic bomb tests, and posits a future where atomic energy could lead to prolonged…

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