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The Soul of Genius

Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and the Meeting That Changed the Course of Science

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The Soul of Genius

De: Jeffrey Orens
Narrado por: Grover Gardner
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A prismatic look at the meeting of Marie Curie and Albert Einstein and the impact these two pillars of science had on the world of physics, which was in turmoil.

In 1911, some of the greatest minds in science convened at the First Solvay Conference in Physics, a meeting like no other. Almost half of the attendees had won or would go on to win the Nobel Prize. Over the course of those few days, these minds began to realize that classical physics was about to give way to quantum theory, a seismic shift in our history and how we understand not just our world, but the universe.

At the center of this meeting were Marie Curie and a young Albert Einstein. In the years preceding, Curie had faced the death of her husband and soul mate, Pierre. She was on the cusp of being awarded her second Nobel Prize, but scandal erupted all around her when the French press revealed that she was having an affair with a fellow scientist, Paul Langevin.

The subject of vicious misogynist and xenophobic attacks in the French press, Curie found herself in a storm that threatened her scientific legacy.

Albert Einstein proved a supporter in her travails. They had an instant connection at Solvay. He was young and already showing flourishes of his enormous genius. Curie had been responsible for one of the greatest discoveries in modern science - radioactivity - but still faced resistance and scorn. Einstein recognized this grave injustice, and their mutual admiration and respect, borne out of this, their first meeting, would go on to serve them in their paths forward to making history.

Curie and Einstein come alive as the complex people they were in The Soul of Genius. Utilizing never-before-seen correspondence and notes, Jeffrey Orens reveals the human side of these brilliant scientists, one who pushed boundaries and demanded equality in a man’s world, no matter the cost, and the other, who was destined to become synonymous with genius.

©2021 Jeffrey Orens (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing
Ciencia y Tecnología Historia Mujeres Quantum Physics
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It’s not bad; it’s just not for the know it all.

If you have read anything at all about Albert Einstein or Marie Curie; it’s a refresh. There’s nothing new and 2/3rds of the book is about Marie and historical bibliography. The conference was then by passing each other? Idk the book was not for the person wanting to learn more about Einstein. But hey! Great intro to Marie curie, now I want to read more on her. Not bad, not good and not awe inspiring. It’s like a beginner book plus it’s free. I gave it a go and well, it helped me learn more while chilling and smoking so. Win for me.

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An interesting story

Exceptionally well written, researched, and read. This is an interesting story that I had never quite fully understood until now. Recommended.

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Very interesting and well told

I thought that this book was pretty good. The author did a nice job of explaining difficult topics and gave the perfect about of details without becoming boring.

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Great book, but dissatisfied

I enjoyed the book but the pdf that was stated to be included is not.

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