TED: The strange tale of the Norden bombsight | Malcolm Gladwell

The video discusses Carl Norden, a Swiss engineer who developed the Norden bombsight, a device intended to improve bombing accuracy during World War II. Despite its promise, the bombsight faced numerous challenges in real-world conditions, leading to limited success. The video draws parallels to modern technology, emphasizing the complexity of solving problems with inventions. It concludes with the irony of the bombsight's use in the Hiroshima bombing, highlighting the limitations of relying solely on technological solutions.

Discuss the impact of the Norden bombsight on military strategy during World War II.

How did the development of the Norden bombsight reflect the technological aspirations of its time?

What lessons can be learned from the reliance on technological advancements like the Norden bombsight?

Explain the irony of the Norden bombsight's use during the bombing of Hiroshima.