E50: Radiation... Am I Right? - As Told By ADHD

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This week on As Told By ADHD we bring back the common historical topic of radiation, but this time scientists play with fire by “tickling the dragon’s tail”. The dragon being Plutonium 239, and the tickle meaning how close they can activate the plutonium before hitting super critical. How many scientists attempt to tickle this dragon, how many lose their lives trying? Chapters:02:14 The Demon Core: A Dangerous Experiment04:44 Understanding Criticality and Radiation06:22 Harry Daglian's Mistake08:48 The Aftermath of Radiation Exposure11:39 Lewis Slotin's Fatal Error14:06 The Risks of Playing with Radiation23:03 The Aftermath of Scientific Experimentation25:05 Ethics in Radiation Research25:58 The Quest for Knowledge vs. Human Safety28:50 The Legacy of the Demon Core34:40 The Nature of Curiosity and Risk41:29 Closing Thoughts and ReflectionsFind Us:As Told By ADHD Socials:TikTok: http://as.told.by.adhdInstagram: astoldbyadhdYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AsToldbyADHDFind Jamie:Instagram: jlmurr4TikTok: jamiemurray370Find Karena:Instagram: KarenaGabsB TikTok: Karena.Bridgett#astoldbyadhd #podcast #bestfriends #history #radiation #weirdhistory #comedy #dumbwaystodye #ww2,#hiroshima #nagasaki #nuclearwar #nuclear #storytime #science #scientists #research

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This week on As Told By ADHD we bring back the common historical topic of radiation, but this time scientists play with fire by “tickling the dragon’s tail”. The dragon being Plutonium 239, and the tickle meaning how close they can activate the...

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