Very interesting. Presented at a level that is easily understandable and appealing. This piece deals not only with Einstein's science, but also his moral and ethical views.
Begins with 3 recent news regarding the scientist. Gives us a quick background on the significance of the five papers published at the age of 26 by Einstein. The subject of the papers are well explained and simplified by Dr. Stoddard. She elaborates on the significance of these papers for the future study in genral relativity. There's a sound clip of Einstein talking about Gandhi. Listen for more clips and information on several more clips available online. William Ashworth reads a letter written by Einstein to, for example, a 12 year-old girl who had asked him 'Do scientists pray?', as well one written to a Brooklyn minister. If you think nothing new can be learned about the genius from this piece...you'd probably be wrong.
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Matt Nolte
Posted on June 01, 2005 at 08:22 AM | Permalink
Review of Einstein
Very interesting. Presented at a level that is easily understandable and appealing. This piece deals not only with Einstein's science, but also his moral and ethical views.
Emon Hassan
Posted on May 21, 2005 at 09:51 AM | Permalink
Review of Einstein
Begins with 3 recent news regarding the scientist. Gives us a quick background on the significance of the five papers published at the age of 26 by Einstein. The subject of the papers are well explained and simplified by Dr. Stoddard. She elaborates on the significance of these papers for the future study in genral relativity. There's a sound clip of Einstein talking about Gandhi. Listen for more clips and information on several more clips available online. William Ashworth reads a letter written by Einstein to, for example, a 12 year-old girl who had asked him 'Do scientists pray?', as well one written to a Brooklyn minister. If you think nothing new can be learned about the genius from this piece...you'd probably be wrong.