You could say Albert Einstein was our first pop-star scientist. Early in the 20th century, his two theories of relativity, which proved our perception of the world was far from reality, kicked off his catapult to fame.
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Einstein's theories have changed how we see and interact with the world. Through Einstein's letters and quotes, we get to meet the man behind the equations and see what made him tick.
By Bee Wilson
May 21, 2013 9:36 PMNov 12, 2019 5:18 AM
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