Einstein wasn’t a lone agent. Here’s why that matters.

Einstein wasn’t a lone agent. Here’s why that matters. | George Musser

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4 ай бұрын

Science writer George Musser on the unsung role of friendship in science’s biggest discoveries.
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Science writer George Musser discusses the essence and nature of science, emphasizing its purpose as a means to understand and create a consistent view of reality. While we often imagine science geniuses such as Einstein as lone rangers in their field, scientists continuously share and refine ideas among colleagues, underlining the importance of friendships and trust in discoveries.
Such relationships enable the initial testing of concepts in a supportive environment before they face the broader, often critical scientific community. Citing Einstein's interactions with Niels Bohr, Musser illustrates how even foundational principles, like the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, were continually probed and questioned - not out of disbelief, but out of a quest for deeper understanding.
However, not all scientific dialogues result in consensus. One study suggested that the most innovative scientists often remain firm in their views, hinting that a certain degree of stubbornness might be beneficial for scientific progress. In essence, the rigorous, collaborative, and sometimes contentious interactions among scientists are fundamental to advancing knowledge.
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@adeoayoola 4 ай бұрын

I noticed this while watching the Genius series about him. Niels Bohr, Planck, Marie Curie, Carl Jung, Franz Kafka, even his first wife was extraordinarily intelliegent and would proof his early papers. I'm sure this helped him become who he was

@franciscolinares8031 4 ай бұрын

There is a phrase I love and applies perfectly here. Just as iron sharpens iron, friends sharpen the minds of each other. Great video.

@sjcbauer 4 ай бұрын

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17

@Yotrek 4 ай бұрын

0:47 The Santa Fe Institute calls this the Mountain Monastery Metropolis idea. 1. Alone with idea. 2. safe space to flesh out idea. 3. Bring it to the world.

@The-Well 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely love this insight-thank you for sharing! We have a 42-minute video about the Santa Fe Institute, if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpjNi5Kam9-Ueqc 😄

@rajxvier 4 ай бұрын

As a student and lecturer of physics i can tell you its a big game of "somebody" versus "nobody" or "Big" versus "small" sciences. Supression and greed for power ...userpation of knowledge, exploitation by extern organizations or industries.....too many gates and their keepers .....no one will tell you this, my encounter, experience and understanding.

@Aditya.Verma_88 4 ай бұрын

The Well, as usual, invoking thoughtful and extremely important discussions among us just at the right time. An uncommon take on common (mostly, incomplete) beliefs, no better way to regulate one's views. Bravo! Please keep up the guests and the amazing production quality coming. Really hope you get the reach you deserve!❤

@MicahScottPnD 4 ай бұрын

Second! ❤

@The-Well 4 ай бұрын

Wow, this is so kind! Thank you for taking the time to share such sweet sentiment with us. You are appreciated!

@MicahScottPnD 4 ай бұрын

"Science, a social enterprise", now that's interesting!

@MrArturhM 4 ай бұрын

Einstein shared his equations about general relativity to a great matematician in part because he does not considered himself as good in this area as he was in theoretical physics but when he saw that his colleage was advancing on his own Einstein himself developed all the matematics he needed to complete his theory presentation... or so I read it

@markadams7046 4 ай бұрын

Does this social interaction often contribute to confirmation bias. i mean are the same people doing peer review of them the same people they collaborate and/or socialize with.

@monkerud2108 4 ай бұрын

the uncertainty principle is not about fundamental indeterminacy, it never was and it can't be shown mathematically. that is a misconception. you can show that the uncertainty in knowledge is that given the interactions, but not anything stronger than that, anything beyond that is philosophical and academic only.

@Fuzz_Face 4 ай бұрын

“Einstein never really doubted the uncertainty principle” 🥴

@noblesleem1077 4 ай бұрын

It's always about mathematics 0:58

@BadBoyBuddha 3 ай бұрын

Nor was he an athlete (football and National freestyle and Greco Roman schoolboy duals champion w/ over 100 medals and 1st place REWARDS to show for my dedication) Nor was he held hostage by the technology “baby boomer control system” that was invented in his era to neutralize the Hitler army and is now part of the invisible enemy that’s used to hold me down and kill and starve me (Nazis = narcissists/sociopaths with government power ) 4.5yrs are here ladies and gentlemen I think a loud and clear victory party with ALL the honest Government Agencies surrounding my neighborhood to let me and my family know what I’m a victim of and what they’ve been participating in to do something evil to impress the enemy (without explanation to me about what happened and why everyone is mean to me)