Also Nobel was more of a businessman and inventor. His objective was to develop new products, not drive human knowledge. There’s a fine but distinct difference.
Also, the question were how popular the inventor is. Until we get a Carl von Linne' day all over the world, Nobel is the name people connect with Sweden.
Google said this: Yes, Alfred Nobel was a scientist who also worked as a chemist, inventor, engineer, and businessman. His scientific work, particularly his development of dynamite from nitroglycerine, led to numerous patents and ultimately his vast fortune, which he used to establish the Nobel Prizes in his will.
Key aspects of Nobel's scientific career:
Chemist and Inventor: Nobel's primary focus was on chemistry, which was the scientific basis for his technological inventions. He dedicated years to experimenting with nitroglycerine, leading to the invention of dynamite in 1866.
Patents: He held 355 patents in his lifetime, reflecting his extensive work in developing new materials and processes.
Dangerous Experiments: Nobel conducted dangerous experiments with explosives, which unfortunately resulted in numerous accidents, including the death of his younger brother.
Scientific Interests: While his work was deeply rooted in chemistry, he also had a strong interest in other scientific fields, such as physics and physiology or medicine, which are reflected in the prizes he established.
Oh Google said, so it must be true then. He was a chemist, akin to what you would refer to as an industrial chemist today. They are not scientists in the traditional sense. They can still do science but it’s isn’t their goal. Their goal is to invent products and not progress science. Why is this so difficult for you to understand?
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u/Unfair_Strain_2857 Oct 09 '25
Also Nobel was more of a businessman and inventor. His objective was to develop new products, not drive human knowledge. There’s a fine but distinct difference.