Chapter
The Legacy of Weapon Inventors
1:00:18 - 1:04:41 (04:23)
The invention of the machine gun and artillery has had a lasting impact on warfare and technology, with the Maxim gun and Krupp's artillery being notable examples, but raises questions about the consequences of technological advancements.
Clips
Hiram Maxim, inventor of the machine gun, once considered it shameful to create devices that prevented human suffering.
1:00:18 - 1:01:52 (01:34)
Summary
Hiram Maxim, inventor of the machine gun, once considered it shameful to create devices that prevented human suffering. However, after World War I, he switched his focus to inventing a medical device to help humans.
ChapterThe Legacy of Weapon Inventors
EpisodeHiram Maxim, Inventor of the Machine-Gun and Curling Iron
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast episode discusses the implications of technological advancements and whether they are inevitable regardless of the inventor.
1:01:52 - 1:03:28 (01:35)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the implications of technological advancements and whether they are inevitable regardless of the inventor. It posits that while inventions can shape the course of history, the impact of technology may not always be positive.
ChapterThe Legacy of Weapon Inventors
EpisodeHiram Maxim, Inventor of the Machine-Gun and Curling Iron
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The debate between the deadliest weapon inventor is explored, comparing those who created the Maxim gun and Krupp's artillery, both responsible for the deaths of many, but it's suggested that technology and inventions were inevitable regardless.
1:03:28 - 1:04:41 (01:13)
Summary
The debate between the deadliest weapon inventor is explored, comparing those who created the Maxim gun and Krupp's artillery, both responsible for the deaths of many, but it's suggested that technology and inventions were inevitable regardless.