The Man from the Future

Uncover the incredible impact of one man on everything from smartphones to nuclear weapons. Born in Budapest in 1903, John von Neumann was a math prodigy who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum mechanics and helped design the atom bomb. His influence extended to Cold War geopolitics, economic theory, and even the first programmable digital computer. Follow author Ananyo Bhattacharya on a journey through von Neumann's life and discover the untold story of the man who shaped our century.