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Episode 117: Albert Einstein - Separating Man from Myth

Episode 117: Albert Einstein - Separating Man from Myth

From15 Minute History


Episode 117: Albert Einstein - Separating Man from Myth

From15 Minute History

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The subject of endless speculation, fascination, and laudatory writings, German physicist Albert Einstein captured the imaginations of millions after his discoveries transformed the field of physics. Hailed as a god, saint, a miracle, and even a canonized angel by his biographers and contemporaries alike, Einstein seems a figure worthy of his larger than life status. Not so fast says today's guest, Dr. Alberto Martínez. We go deep into the personal life of Einstein, discussing his damaged relationships, intellectually incoherent views on pacifism and religion, and his own eccentric worldview.

Guest Dr. Martínez of the University of Texas at Austin joins us today to discuss who Einstein really was, and how science really is done - reminding us that Einstein was not Jesus Christ, not Harry Potter, but just a normal man.
Released:
Feb 8, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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