This is a fun story about science and scientists. It ends with an interesting quote from science historian John Heilbron: “The myth you slay today may contain a truth you need tomorrow.” ~ learn more
This is really interesting because he had synesthesia (multiple senses activate concurrently, i.e. can smell colors). Moreover, his memory was greatly aided by the same technique as the ancients (chronicled in Moonwalking with Einstein), though he seems to have invented it […]
The ability to quickly abandon previous beliefs. Mostly our brains try to resist information that’s contrary to beliefs. Click thru for a nice Albert Einstein anecdote. ~ learn more
Einstein, Newton, Copernicus… “An interesting pattern recurs across the careers of great scientists, Dwarkesh Patel notes, an annus mirabilis (miracle year) in which they make multiple, seemingly independent breakthroughs in the span of a single year or two…” | learn more
“Seneca advised observing and copying the bees, and idea that gave like to combinatorial creativity well before Einstein hit upon the same notion.” | learn more
“What if multitasking is a key to creativity, rather than a bad habit? Tim Harford explains how great minds like Darwin and Einstein multitasked for decades to unlock their biggest ideas.” I like the concept Hartford puts forth, but I […]
“The remarks, which also included a claim that a Hindu god created the dinosaurs, sparked an uproar among scientists and congress organizers and on Twitter.” | learn more
Most people have never heard of Claude Shannon, the inventor of Information Theory. Well, many say he was as brilliant and impactful as Albert Einstein. He had a whimsical side and would invent all sorts of wacky things. This article […]