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The practical methodologies evolved over many years, and were largely the work of John Hall, a gunsmith from Portland, Maine, and inventor of the “Hall carbine” that became notorious when muckrakers dug into the youthful Pierpont Morgan’s dealings with Civil War procurement authorities.
Charles R. Morris • The Tycoons: How Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, Jay Gould, and J. P. Morgan Invented the American Supereconomy
In early 1947, he was approached by a Palmach commander named Dov Zayces, who asked him whether he knew anything about torpedoes, self-propelled weapons with explosive warheads. Sharon answered that all he knew about torpedoes was based on what he had seen in movies and read in books. Zayces gave him five pounds sterling and instructed him to
... See moreUriel Bachrach • The Power of Knowledge - HEMED
Uzi Sharon was a pioneer in the development of a propelled weapon. As early as 1947, he was asked to design a torpedo to damage British destroyers that were taking part in expelling “illegal” Jewish immigrants.”
Uriel Bachrach • The Power of Knowledge - HEMED
One of the most fascinating chapters in the history of the State of Israel concerns the contribution of young Israeli scientists to the security of the newly established State. The term Cheil Mada (the Science Corps)—or HEMED, as it was known—remains largely unknown. Only a handful of members of today’s generation are aware that David Ben-Gurion
... See moreUriel Bachrach • The Power of Knowledge - HEMED
Once again, however, the opportunity for financial innovation was provided by war.
Niall Ferguson • The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World: 10th Anniversary Edition
Enemy of All Mankind: A True Story of Piracy, Power, and History's First Global Manhunt
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An analysis of Alfred Nobel's core traits—brains, discipline, and enterprise—and his father's philosophy on knowledge as the ultimate asset.
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This is a description of a young Alfred. And these are personality traits I think he has his entire life. Brains, discipline, and enterprise. He is, let's see, how old is he? Eight years old at the time. His teacher's praise made Alfred feel special.
The frail boy who had such difficulty asserting himself among his older brothers and their friends
... See moreBush’s new organization, eventually called the Office of Scientific Research and Development (OSRD), would create the opportunity Bush sought for scientists, engineers, and inventors at universities and private labs to explore the bizarre.