History Of Periodic Table

History shows that it is not always unknown, uneducated and marginalized citizens who support heinous ideas. William Shockley credited with discovering the element silicon supported eugenics and sterilization of poor persons and persons with disabilities. It is natural to give credence to successful, wealthy and powerful members of society. Their mendacity and lack of integrity is seldom questioned.

[From Article]
"Two scientists at Bell Labs in New Jersey made the first transistor from germanium because it conducts electricity better than silicon and is easier to purify. In fact, the duo’s boss, William Shockley, had given up on the transistor because he couldn’t get silicon to work. When his underlings outdid him with germanium, Shockley pulled rank and stole credit. He became known as the “father” of transistors and shared the Nobel Prize for their discovery. (Shockley went on to become a notorious eugenicist, arguing for the sterilization of the lower class and donating to “genius sperm banks.”)

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The disappearing spoon
The Periodic Table, out of its element
By SAM KEAN
New York Post
Last Updated: 12:56 AM, July 18, 2010
Posted: 12:56 AM, July 18, 2010