Developing an abstract mathematical theory is one thing; applying it to solve problems in physics is an entirely different beast.
Poincaré did a lot more than just developing mathematical theories: he was a mining and railroad engineer, and he worked on worldwide clock synchronization (transatlantic cables).
And the first thing it said was (Score:3, Funny)
"Why did you bring me back to a world of stupid?"
Re:And the first thing it said was (Score:2)
"Why did you bring me back to a world of stupid?"
It's Einstein.
He probably felt that way all the damn time.
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Also while reading other people's work?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... [wikipedia.org]
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Developing an abstract mathematical theory is one thing; applying it to solve problems in physics is an entirely different beast.
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Developing an abstract mathematical theory is one thing; applying it to solve problems in physics is an entirely different beast.
Poincaré did a lot more than just developing mathematical theories: he was a mining and railroad engineer, and he worked on worldwide clock synchronization (transatlantic cables).
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Also while reading other people's work?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... [wikipedia.org]
It takes a smart con artist, to pull it off.
It takes a fucking genius, to pull it off at scale.