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37. Radiant Lives, Dark Legacies: The Unseen Influence of The Radium Girls’ (w/Joe Campanelli)
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Jason Burke에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 Jason Burke 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.
The early 20th century was a time of rapid scientific advancement, as researchers made astonishing discoveries about radiation and radioactivity. But this new science also had dark consequences that weren't fully understood.
In this episode, we'll explore the tragic story of the Radium Girls, female factory workers who were exposed to dangerous radioactive materials and suffered horrific health effects like jaw necrosis and bone deterioration.
Their fight for justice revealed the corporate malfeasance of radium companies in covering up these health hazards, prioritizing profits over people. The Radium Girls' case led to new worker safety regulations and oversight bodies like OSHA.
Joined by Joe Campanelli from The Story of...Podcast, we discuss the little-known history of the Radium Girls and how they changed our understanding of science, business, and regulation in the nuclear age.
This dark legacy demonstrated what happens when science gets ahead of its own knowledge and understanding. It shows the importance of workplace safety regulations and not letting corporations cut corners at the expense of workers’ health.
So while a historical recounting of the Radium Girls' tragedy, this conversation also touches on bigger themes of science, corporate incentives, expertise, and occupational hazards that still resonate today.
Further Exploration:
- Click the link and check out Joe's podcast: The Story Of...
- The Story of... Twitter Page
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