Fritz Haber: The Genius Who Fed the World… and Changed Warfare Forever

Fritz Haber is one of the most controversial figures in the history of science—a man whose discoveries saved billions of lives while simultaneously fueling unprecedented destruction. This video explores the extraordinary story behind the Haber-Bosch process, the revolutionary method for synthesizing ammonia from atmospheric nitrogen. Before this breakthrough, global agriculture was on the brink of collapse as natural fertilizers like guano were rapidly running out.

But the same chemical reaction that created abundant fertilizer also enabled the mass production of explosives for the German military during World War I. Haber personally directed the first large-scale deployment of poison gas on the battlefield, transforming his reputation from humanitarian savior to architect of chemical warfare.

This documentary-style deep dive examines the science, the history, and the haunting ethical legacy of a man whose work reshaped both life and death on a global scale.

If you’re interested in the intersection of science, morality, and human ambition, this is a story you won’t forget.