I was born in 1923 into a middle class Jewish family in Vienna, a few years after the end of World War I, which was disastrous from the Austrian point of view.
I am very much a scientist, and so I naturally have thought about religion also through the eyes of a scientist. When I do that, I see religion not d… - Walter Kohn
I am very much a scientist, and so I naturally have thought about religion also through the eyes of a scientist. When I do that, I see religion not d…
- Walter Kohn
I was born in 1923 into a middle class Jewish family in Vienna, a few years after the end of World War I, which was disastrous from the Austrian poin… - Walter Kohn
I was born in 1923 into a middle class Jewish family in Vienna, a few years after the end of World War I, which was disastrous from the Austrian poin…
During one or two summers, as well as part-time during the school year, I worked for a small Canadian company which developed electrical instruments … - Walter Kohn
During one or two summers, as well as part-time during the school year, I worked for a small Canadian company which developed electrical instruments …
Originally I had planned to revert to nuclear physics there, in particular the structure of the deuteron. - Walter Kohn
Originally I had planned to revert to nuclear physics there, in particular the structure of the deuteron.
I was fortunate to find an extraordinary mathematics and applied mathematics program in Toronto. - Walter Kohn
I was fortunate to find an extraordinary mathematics and applied mathematics program in Toronto.
My father, who had lost a brother, fighting on the Austrian side in World War I, was a committed pacifist. - Walter Kohn
My father, who had lost a brother, fighting on the Austrian side in World War I, was a committed pacifist.
On another level, I want to mention that I have a strong Jewish identity and - over the years - have been involved in several Jewish projects, such a… - Walter Kohn
On another level, I want to mention that I have a strong Jewish identity and - over the years - have been involved in several Jewish projects, such a…
I have just joined the Board of the Population Institute because I am convinced that early stabilization of the world's population is important for t… - Walter Kohn
I have just joined the Board of the Population Institute because I am convinced that early stabilization of the world's population is important for t…
My commitment to a humane and peaceful world continues to this day. - Walter Kohn
My commitment to a humane and peaceful world continues to this day.
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