BenGWeeks on Nostr: Wow, never knew that. From ChatGPT: Yes, Alfred Nobel was involved in the production ...
Wow, never knew that. From ChatGPT:
Yes, Alfred Nobel was involved in the production of explosives and weapons. He was a chemist, engineer, and inventor best known for inventing dynamite. Nobel held numerous patents related to explosives, and his inventions were widely used in construction, mining, and warfare. He also owned weapons and armaments factories, including Bofors, which he transformed from an iron and steel producer into a major arms manufacturer.
It is believed that his decision to establish the Nobel Prizes was influenced by a premature obituary published about him, which condemned him as a “merchant of death” due to his involvement in explosives and weapons production. This may have motivated him to leave a legacy that recognized and rewarded contributions to peace, science, and literature.
Yes, Alfred Nobel was involved in the production of explosives and weapons. He was a chemist, engineer, and inventor best known for inventing dynamite. Nobel held numerous patents related to explosives, and his inventions were widely used in construction, mining, and warfare. He also owned weapons and armaments factories, including Bofors, which he transformed from an iron and steel producer into a major arms manufacturer.
It is believed that his decision to establish the Nobel Prizes was influenced by a premature obituary published about him, which condemned him as a “merchant of death” due to his involvement in explosives and weapons production. This may have motivated him to leave a legacy that recognized and rewarded contributions to peace, science, and literature.