Monday, March 28, 2011

Ordinary Genius The Story of Albert Einstein VI

In chapter 3, it discusses Einstein's reaction to frustration regarding his theories with anxiety. What obstacles did he have to overcome to find success?

Ordinary Genius The Story of Albert Einstein V

On page 54, it discusses Einstein as the "most famous scientist in the world." What particular accomplishments had given him this title?

Ordinary Genius The Story of Albert Einstein IV

Albert Einstein felt that people should concern themselves with the future more than his memory. Comment on that statement. What inferences or conclusions can you make about his attitudes and values from that statement?

Ordinary Genius The Story of Albert Einstein III

Speculate what type of person Mileva was. What were some characteristics of her personality?

Ordinary Genius The Story of Albert Einstein II

The photoelectric effect is discussed on page 29 in the book. What other relationships were/are made between light, space and time?

Ordinary Genius The Story of Albert Einstein I

On page 27 in the book, it discusses Albert and Mileva's first child Hans Albert. However, this was not entirely correct. A year before the Einstein's were married, Mileva gave birth to a daughter, Lieserl. No one knows what became of this little girl. Speculate what happened to her and for what reason.