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Presented By: Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences

NERS Colloquium: The Most Brilliant Human Mind

Documentary film on the life of John von Neumann

A collage-style film poster with the large title “The Most Brilliant Human Mind” over a blue, circuit-like digital background. At the center is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a suit, with smaller inset photos on the left and right showing two different people at public events. The background layers imagery of circuitry, abstract data patterns, and handwritten notes, creating a visual theme that blends human intellect with technology. A collage-style film poster with the large title “The Most Brilliant Human Mind” over a blue, circuit-like digital background. At the center is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a suit, with smaller inset photos on the left and right showing two different people at public events. The background layers imagery of circuitry, abstract data patterns, and handwritten notes, creating a visual theme that blends human intellect with technology.
A collage-style film poster with the large title “The Most Brilliant Human Mind” over a blue, circuit-like digital background. At the center is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a suit, with smaller inset photos on the left and right showing two different people at public events. The background layers imagery of circuitry, abstract data patterns, and handwritten notes, creating a visual theme that blends human intellect with technology.
Screening of the documentary film, "The Most Brilliant Human Mind."

Synopsis
John von Neumann, one of the most incredible Hungarian-born scientists of all time, was named Man of the Century by the Financial Times in 1999.

Among other scientific works, Neumann pioneered game theory and, along with Alan Turing and Claude Shannon, was one of the conceptual inventors of the stored-program digital computer. In late 1943 Neumann began to work on the Manhattan Project at the invitation of J. Robert Oppenheimer, and helped to design the first atomic bomb.

This biography showcases the famous mathematician's work and legacy from the perspective of his daughter and colleagues. It is based on artefacts and documents from scientific history collections and on the personal memories of Marina von Neumann Whitman, Neumann's daughter.

The film's production team has been filming all around the world, from Budapest to Los Alamos and Princeton, with the participation of several Hungarian and American scientists.

The NERS Colloquia Series invites leading researchers, industry experts, and thought leaders from across the nuclear engineering and radiological sciences community to share their insights with students, faculty, and guests. Covering a wide range of topics—from cutting-edge research and emerging technologies to policy, education, and professional development—the weekly talks offer an opportunity to explore current issues and innovations shaping the future of the field.
A collage-style film poster with the large title “The Most Brilliant Human Mind” over a blue, circuit-like digital background. At the center is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a suit, with smaller inset photos on the left and right showing two different people at public events. The background layers imagery of circuitry, abstract data patterns, and handwritten notes, creating a visual theme that blends human intellect with technology. A collage-style film poster with the large title “The Most Brilliant Human Mind” over a blue, circuit-like digital background. At the center is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a suit, with smaller inset photos on the left and right showing two different people at public events. The background layers imagery of circuitry, abstract data patterns, and handwritten notes, creating a visual theme that blends human intellect with technology.
A collage-style film poster with the large title “The Most Brilliant Human Mind” over a blue, circuit-like digital background. At the center is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a suit, with smaller inset photos on the left and right showing two different people at public events. The background layers imagery of circuitry, abstract data patterns, and handwritten notes, creating a visual theme that blends human intellect with technology.

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