Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein

Born on March 14, 1879, in Ulm, Germany, Albert Einstein is considered one of the greatest human minds ever. With inventions that have shaped the science of physics, and views that alter how even the most brilliant people look at everyday life, life today would not be the same if Einstein never stepped in. Albert was born in the small town of Ulm to parents Pauline and Hermann Einstein. Both of his parents were non-practicing Jews, and did not consider religion important to teach young Albert. Albert attended school at the Gymnasium, and he also taught himself in his free time. Albert’s teachers did not believe that he would go anywhere in life, and most considered him to be mentally retarded. When he was only 12 years old, he taught himself advanced algebra with the help of his father. Albert did not enjoy many of the activities that other kids enjoyed, he preferred to entertain himself with educational activities or activities that required concentration and skill. Once, he built a card house that was an awe-inspiring 14 stories high. When he was 17 Albert enrolled at the Swiss Federal Polytechnic School in Zurich and graduated in 1900 with a degree in physics.

Albert Einstein invented many mathematical formulas that have broadened the borders of physics. Physics is the science of matter and energy and of interactions between the two. His two most famous collections of formulas are the General Theory of Relativity and the Special Theory of Relativity. The Theory or General Relativity and the Theory of Special relativity both explain the connection between movement and space. In this collection, there are such equations as E=MCІ, or energy (E) equals mass (M) times the speed of light. Equations such as this have helped in the field of space exploration and the building of space shuttles. This also helps scientists understand black holes and other universal phenomena. Each of these theories were published into books while Albert was alive, and are still studied by scientists everywhere today. Einstein also conceived formulas that answer common questions such as: why is the sky blue? He explained the skies color through a series of formulas that explain how light reflects the off water and creates color. As you can see from these examples, we would be lost in many areas without the work of Albert Einstein. Along with his genius, Albert Einstein also had moral and religious views that were considered abnormal for scientists at the time.

Albert Einstein’s moral and religious views shocked many scientists who were engaged in studying with him. Albert Einstein did not only believe that science was important, but he also believed in the Protestant faith. He believed there is a God who controls everything, but science was given to help us understand. As quoted by Albert in Science, Philosophy and Religion: a Symposium, a book he wrote in his later years, “Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.” Religion wasn’t the only thing that shook scientists about Einstein