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Alfred Nobel's Contradictions
03:43 - 09:24 (05:41)
The creator of dynamite, Alfred Nobel, made a lot of money in the arms business but upon his death, he established the Nobel Prize dedicated to promoting peace and humanitarian issues. Despite being the creator of an explosive that was responsible for taking many lives, his legacy now promotes peace and social harmony through his Prize.
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The hosts discuss the origin of the Chuck B name and jokingly suggest that one of the hosts deserves a Nobel Prize.
03:43 - 04:50 (01:07)
Summary
The hosts discuss the origin of the Chuck B name and jokingly suggest that one of the hosts deserves a Nobel Prize. They briefly discuss the Nobel slate.
ChapterAlfred Nobel's Contradictions
EpisodeHow the Nobel Peace Prize Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Exploring the process of nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize, the hosts discuss the significance of being nominated and what it really takes to win the prize.
04:50 - 06:37 (01:46)
Summary
Exploring the process of nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize, the hosts discuss the significance of being nominated and what it really takes to win the prize.
ChapterAlfred Nobel's Contradictions
EpisodeHow the Nobel Peace Prize Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Alfred Nobel, the creator of dynamite, created a prize dedicated to promoting peace and humanitarian issues upon his death, despite making a fortune in the arms industry.
06:37 - 09:24 (02:47)
Summary
Alfred Nobel, the creator of dynamite, created a prize dedicated to promoting peace and humanitarian issues upon his death, despite making a fortune in the arms industry. His father, Emmanuel, played a key role in the family's involvement in the military industrial complex, but Alfred's legacy is one dedicated to promoting peace and non-violence.