Give science and peace a chance: Speeches by Nobel laureates in the sciences, 1901-2018

摘要: The paper presents the results of a quantitative analysis speeches by Nobel laureates in sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Medicine) at Prize gala dinner throughout whole history Prize, 1901–2018. outline key themes and historical trends. A dominant theme, common to most speeches, is exaltation science as profession laureate. Since 1970s, especially chemistry, this element becomes more domain-specific less related general. One could speculate whether happens chiefly chemistry because its area activity has been perceived be risk erosion from competing fields (e.g. physics, biology). Over time, become technical, ceremonial lecture-oriented. Emphasis on broad, beneficial impact for humanity mankind (as emphasised Nobel’s will) present laureates’ during first half XXth century, while relevance clearly declines last decades. Politics relationship with also relevant topic speeches. Particularly between two World Wars, seen terrain where nationalistic stances fights among nations actually find context peaceful competition even cooperation.