6 Questions
At what age did Einstein begin to speak?
After his second birthday
Why did the myth of Einstein being a bad student originate?
Because he was slow to speak and had trouble with non-science subjects
What was the normal entrance age for the Federal Polytechnic in Zurich?
Eighteen
What was unique about the part of Einstein's brain responsible for mathematical thought and spatial-kinesthetic intelligence?
It was 15 percent wider than average
What did Einstein do at the age of sixteen that showed a direct link to his later work in relativity?
He wrote a brilliant essay
How did scientists come to know about the unique features of Einstein's brain?
After a curious scientist removed his brain to check it out
Study Notes
Einstein's Early Life and Education
- Einstein began speaking after his second birthday, taking longer than usual to start talking.
- He was rebellious towards authority during his school days.
- Contrary to popular myth, Einstein was not a bad student and did not fail at school.
- He excelled in physics and math from a young age.
- At 16, Einstein wrote a brilliant essay that laid the foundation for his later work in relativity.
Einstein's Entry into Federal Polytechnic
- At 16, Einstein attempted to enter the prestigious Federal Polytechnic in Zurich, which normally accepted students at 18.
- He failed some non-science subjects, including French.
- However, he passed the entrance exam the following year.
Einstein's Brain and Mathematical Abilities
- Einstein's brain was unique, with a region responsible for mathematical thought and spatial-kinesthetic intelligence being 15% wider than average.
- The line connecting the front and back of his brain was incomplete, allowing for more fluent communication between the two halves.
- This unique brain structure may have contributed to his exceptional mathematical abilities.
- After his death, a scientist examined his brain to gain insights into his extraordinary cognitive abilities.
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