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To: Texas Songwriter

>>I’ll tell you something else here: history of science books are not going to be terribly kind to Albert Einstein.


We’re coming upon about 90 years his theory of General Relativity has held up. But if you dismiss him....O.K. Your support for the Las Alamos theories are noted. <<

There were a lot of things that Einstein didn’t know but he certainly is regarded as a giant.

In science its actually normal for the giants of one era to be wrong about the great discoveries of the next era and we still celebrate their work given what they knew at the time but Einstein is still relevant to an astonishing degree.


665 posted on 01/29/2009 5:31:14 PM PST by gondramB (Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words.)
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To: gondramB
There were a lot of things that Einstein didn’t know but he certainly is regarded as a giant. In science its actually normal for the giants of one era to be wrong about the great discoveries of the next era and we still celebrate their work given what they knew at the time but Einstein is still relevant to an astonishing degree.

Context. Wendy and I were talking about General Relativity and cosmology. I am sure there is much Einstein did not know. He was an eccentric. He didn't wear socks. There are lots of things about Einstein which Einstein were mistakes. I pointed out the fallacy of his cosmological constant. But Einstein has had an incredible impact on Physics, Cosmology, and Science in general. What the future will say of him no one knows.

Other than trash Mr. Einstein, I do not see the relevance of your point, unless you assert you can predict the future.

721 posted on 01/29/2009 7:16:12 PM PST by Texas Songwriter
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