The spirit of Lindau

The years following the Second World War were dark days for science in Germany. But in 1951, a light began to glimmer. Two physicians from the island of Lindau, supported by wealthy Swedish count Lennart Bernadotte, established a meeting of Nobel Laureates. At first they drew participants from Germany and its neighbouring countries. As the years went by the meeting grew to include young scientists, until it became the international gathering it is today. This film explores the story and spirit of Lindau. In the beautiful settings of Lindau and Mainau islands, the most celebrated living scientists work with the brightest sparks of the next generation to learn about the benefits and risks of science, and the value of scientific 'truth'.

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[fivequotes]

cool clip thanks for sharing ..

[roidroid]

11:20 the guy talking about the invention of the Maser and the Nobel laureates who tried to stop him. I am curious why he didn't mention the offending laureates by name.

Their social/professional authority (via their Nobels) almost stopped the invention of the maser! Surely such conservative blocking should be discouraged in the scientific community, and these people should be named & publicly shamed.

[omiolo]

I am curious to know how many Nobel Laureates are former LIndau students.

[skinnyjohnsen]

I'm afraid my lack of deep scientific knowledge only would allow me to ask intelligent questions to the laureates of litterature and peace.

Anyway I love the round table talks where all the last Nobel laureats come together to philosophy about the world questions. Swedish TV show it every year.

The bigger they are, the more humble and generous they seem to be ;-)