The World Set Free

Released: February 3, 2012
Length: 8 hrs 36 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Audible Studios

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The World Set Free, a prophetic novel by H. G. Wells published in 1914, explores the implications of technological advancement and energy on human progress, focusing on the emergence of nuclear weapons. It presents a narrative that begins with the assertion that humanity's history is characterized by the pursuit of external power. Drawing on contemporary scientific understanding of radioactive elements, Wells weaves a cautionary tale about the vast potential and peril of harnessing this energy.

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