Abstract
Hamburg, November 1977. An anti-nuclear activist sets himself alight. Hartmut Gründler’s self-immolation demonstrates the fiercely contested nature of nuclear technology at the time. It was staunchly supported by some as the embodiment of innovative technology while being firmly rejected by others as overly dangerous and risky. Zooming in on Gründler, this contribution discusses his critique and motivation, the international examples he drew on and the logic of his protest, his failure and afterlife. It offers some suggestions for history education regarding technology, innovation, and change.
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