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Einstein's Creativity
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Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Nov 16, 2015
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Podcast episode
Description
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the General Theory of Relativity, this talk takes a look at Albert Einstein's creativity. Where did it come from, how was it reflected in his life, and what can we learn from it? Biographer Walter Isaacson brings the physicist’s creativity to life through historical details and insights Isaacson uncovered in his book ‘Einstein: His Life and Universe.’
Released:
Nov 16, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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