Planck and Einstein good friends supported each scientific research but their views on – the role of science and scientific research were very different. Einstein Activist for world peace and was only one of four scientists to sign a partition for peace at the start of WW1. Maintained that scientific research should be removed from social and political forces and devoted to the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. Did support the development of the atomic bomb. WWII, totally opposed the research, development and use of nuclear weapons – warned of the devastating energy that could be released. Planck Staunch patriot support the German government and the rise of the Nazi regime. – Work for the the Nazi during WWII. Science to support a social and political agenda. Rapid progress in German science as a benefit to all Germans and a clear indication of their superior abilities.
Planck and Einstein good friends – supported each scientific research but their views on the role of science and scientific research were very different. Einstein Activist for world peace and was only one of four scientists to sign a partition for peace at the start of WW1. Maintained that scientific research should be removed from social and political forces and devoted to the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. Did support the development of the atomic bomb. WWII, totally opposed the research, development and use of nuclear weapons – warned of the devastating energy that could be released. Planck Staunch patriot – support the German government and the rise of the Nazi regime. Work for the the Nazi during WWII. Science to support a social and political agenda. Rapid progress in German science as a benefit to all Germans and a clear indication of their superior abilities.
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