Einstein
Einstein
Walter Isaacson
Charlie Munger
I’ve read all the Einstein biographies, and this is by far the best. - Charlie Munger
George Raveling
Anybody who can write a book on Einstein and that an idiot like me can understand the physics [was] a miracle. - George Raveling
Ray Dalio
I read [this book and Benjamin Franklin"] and probed [Walter Isaacson] about them to try to glean what characteristics they had in common." - Ray Dalio
Ed Zschau
Ed Zschau mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
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List of books Bill Gates read in 2011.
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Einstein

Einstein: His Life and Universe

Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson
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Walter Isaacson
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In "Einstein," Walter Isaacson delves into the extraordinary life of one of history's most brilliant minds, Albert Einstein. With an unmatched narrative flair, Isaacson paints a vivid picture of a man whose defiance of conventional thinking not only reshaped our understanding of the universe but also laid the groundwork for how science is pursued in the modern era. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Isaacson explores Einstein's groundbreaking theories of relativity, his passionate political activism, and the tumultuous personal relationships that defined his life, revealing the complex genius whose name has become synonymous with genius itself. Isaacson masterfully intertwines Einstein's scientific achievements with his philosophical inquiries and political stands, presenting a holistic view of a man who remained ceaselessly curious about the world until his final days. From the rebellious young thinker challenging the status quo to the Nobel laureate whose theories challenged our very perception of reality, Einstein is depicted not just as a scientist but as a visionary, whose legacy extends beyond equations to influence our ethics, our technology, and our understanding of peace and war. Isaacson's "Einstein" is not only a biography but an eloquent testament to the enduring power of intellectual courage.

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Released
2007
10 Apr
Length
675
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Ed Zschau mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Scott Belsky mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Anybody who can write a book on Einstein and that an idiot like me can understand the physics [was] a miracle. - George Raveling
I’ve read all the Einstein biographies, and this is by far the best. - Charlie Munger
This book was on Sam Altman's bookshelf.
On the "books read" section of Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook profile.
I read [this book and Benjamin Franklin"] and probed [Walter Isaacson] about them to try to glean what characteristics they had in common." - Ray Dalio
List of books Bill Gates read in 2011.
The value of a college education is not the learning of many facts but the training of the mind to think, he [Einstein] said.
— Walter Isaacson, Einstein

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