99% Invisible   /     The Infernal Machine

Summary

The unexpected story of how Alfred Nobel’s invention of dynamite—designed to build the world—was co-opted by anarchists to bring about its destruction.

Subtitle
The unexpected story of how Alfred Nobel’s invention of dynamite—designed to build the world—was co-opted by anarchists to bring about its destruction.
Duration
00:28:58
Publishing date
2024-10-01 19:14
Link
https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=42840
Contributors
  Steven Johnson
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Enclosures
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Shownotes

The unexpected story of how Alfred Nobel’s invention of dynamite—designed to build the world—was co-opted by anarchists to bring about its destruction. From revolutionizing infrastructure to arming political radicals, dynamite shaped the rise of both terrorism and modern law enforcement.

The Infernal Machine

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