![]() ![]() ![]() The physics developed from Galileo up to 1899 had three pillars: mechanics, electromagnetism and thermodynamics, the study of heat. When Einstein came into the science scene at the turn of the 20th century, physics was in crisis. In the sciences, to be successful in shaking the foundations of knowledge so as to promote change, one also needs to be right. To shake the foundations of knowledge one needs at least two things: to believe deeply in his ideas and to have the courage to go against the established order. Einstein epitomizes the intellectual freedom and courageous creativity that, combined with an unbeatable work ethic, defines true genius. He lived in very different times, and - right or wrong from our current standards - we must analyze facts within their cultural context. He was an absent father and unfaithful husband. Happy Birthday!Įinstein's science, and general views on humanity, have profoundly changed the way we see ourselves and the world we live in. Albert Einstein would have been 139 years old Wednesday. ![]()
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