"FOR THE GOOD OF MAN" 1960s SOVIET ATOMIC ENERGY FILM NUCLEAR POWER & THE ATOMIC BOMB GG49345

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Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Website: https://PeriscopeFilm.com This Soviet film "For the Good of Man" explores atomic energy, beginning with the tragic aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the widespread perception of the atom as a symbol of death. It emphasizes that human understanding has unlocked many secrets of atomic power, which can release immense amounts of energy. Atomic energy has numerous applications, including electricity generation in power stations (first developed in the Soviet Union), industrial and agricultural uses, urban electrification, ship propulsion, and medical treatments, particularly in oncology. Future prospects include powering artificial hearts and serving as a major energy source in the 21st century, independent of solar energy. The text underscores that the atom itself is not inherently dangerous; rather, misuse by imperialistic or reactionary forces poses risks, and with responsible use, atomic energy can be a force for peace and human progress. 00:00 – Reflection on the tragedies of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the association of the atom with death. 0:41 – Question raised: must the atom really mean death? Recognition of human understanding of atomic secrets. 1:02 – Description of the equipment used in atomic research and the release of large amounts of energy when atoms are “fissioned.” 1:17 – Applications of atomic energy in different fields, including the production of electricity by atomic power stations. 1:27 – Historical note: the first atomic power stations were built in the Soviet Union. 1:46 – Importance of the reactor as the central component of an atomic power station and its role in producing cheap electric energy. 2:04 – Use of atomic-generated electricity in industry, powering plants with millions of kilowatts. 2:22 – Application of atomic energy in agriculture. 2:32 – Spread of atomic-generated electricity to cities. 2:40 – Use of atomic energy for powering ships. 2:47 – Role of atomic energy in medicine, particularly in oncology. 3:03 – Future plans for atomic energy applications, such as artificial hearts. 3:15 – Prediction that atomic energy will be a main source of energy in the 21st century, independent of the sun. 3:33 – Reassurance that the atom itself does not mean death; it is human misuse—imperialism and reaction—that poses danger, while forces of peace and progress will ensure atomic energy benefits humanity. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit https://www.PeriscopeFilm.com