An Open World? by Tomas Bohr
Why would any nation choose to share its most vital knowledge openly with others — even with potential adversaries? In the wake of World War II, Danish physicist Niels Bohr urged exactly this in a historic letter to the United Nations. The atomic bomb, with its unprecedented destructive power, had transformed the outlook on international conflict. Bohr argued that only radical openness could contain such a threat and build the trust needed to secure a peaceful future.This volume brings together contributions from leading scholars across disciplines, presented at a Copenhagen conference marking the 75th anniversary of Bohr’s Open Letter. Together, they explore the enduring relevance of Bohr’s call for openness in a world still grappling with global risk, technological upheaval, and the fragile foundations of international cooperation.
Tomas Bohr is professor of Physics at the Technical University of Denmark.
Christian Joas is the director of the Niels Bohr Archive and Associate Professor at the Department of Science Education at the University of Copenhagen.
Helle Porsdam is Professor of History and Cultural Rights at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law (CIS), Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen.
Christian Joas is the director of the Niels Bohr Archive and Associate Professor at the Department of Science Education at the University of Copenhagen.
Helle Porsdam is Professor of History and Cultural Rights at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law (CIS), Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen.
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| ISBN 13 | 9788773044766 |
| Title | An Open World? |
| Author | Tomas Bohr |
| Series | Scientia Danica Series M Mathematica Et Physica |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Det Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskab |
| Year published | 2026-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 220 |
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