From bicycles to nuclear fission
Military technology and everyday civilian objects often share common origins. This section of the themed tour explores these interconnections.
Mutual influences of military and civilian technology
This applies both to complex technological systems and to relatively simple mechanical objects, such as bicycles and egg timers. Increased comfort brought about by technological progress has therefore often been accompanied by new dimensions of destructive power in warfare. The ‘Military and technology’ section highlights these reciprocal influences between civilian and military ingenuity.
