EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 17 MIN
The Clock That Shouldn't Tick
from The Breaking Point · host Podcaster
In 1938, a rejected physicist turned to cleaning glassware in a lab where he accidentally discovered nuclear fission—the splitting of atoms that would reshape civilization. But Otto Hahn's discovery came with a devastating realization: he had unlocked a force that could either power cities or obliterate them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1938, a rejected physicist turned to cleaning glassware in a lab where he accidentally discovered nuclear fission—the splitting of atoms that would reshape civilization. But Otto Hahn's discovery came with a devastating realization: he had unlocked a force that could either power cities or obliterate them.
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