![]() And that: If we put the past of life at one hundred years, then the past human life works out at about a month, and of human civilisation (giving the most generous interpretation to the term ‘civilisation’) at about one-and-three-quarter hours. Nonetheless, the public were amused and beguiled by Joad and his down-to-earth style revealed in comments such as: There is no reason, at least I know of none, why the universe should necessarily be intelligible to the mind of a Twentieth-century human being, and I.remind him how late a comer he is upon the cosmic scene, and how recently he has begun to think. As it 'took off' it also made Joad the most recognised and renowned philosopher during the war, it seems much to Bertrand Russell's chagrin, who mocked Joad publicly and professionally at every opportunity. The Brains Trust exceeded all expectations. In 1941 (January 1), Joad became one of three panelists in an experimental BBC idea to boost morale for the blitz-ridden and war-weary. ![]() ![]() The ‘Middle Joad’ years see the emergence of the Brains Trust philosopher and celebrity. ![]()
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