The publication of Einstein's famous theory of relativity100th anniversary. April 18 is the 50th anniversary of his death. These days, regardless of Asia,
Many people in Europe, America, Australia and Africa are commemorating this great scientist in various ways. China also.
Participated in the global optical signal relay activity called "Physics Shines the World". Recently, his evaluation articles are full of
Major global media pages. UNESCO declared 2005 as the International Year of Physics.
No scientist has won such a high honor and such a wide respect. This makes us wonder: What is it?
What makes us admire Einstein so much?
If Newtonian mechanics can let us "see" some undiscovered planets in the solar system, it will make the solar system become
Can be grasped by our knowledge, then Einstein's theory covers from atoms to the whole universe, unprecedented.
Inspired human imagination of the material world.
Atomic energy is super-released under certain conditions, and light is bent by planetary gravity, which is a "finite and infinite" universe.
Model ... As Einstein's theory is gradually understood and confirmed, his influence is growing.
On a shallow level, people worship Einstein because of their reverence for the power of science. From the Renaissance to today,
The influence of science and technology on human life is so great that it has become the most active driving force in productivity. People have reason to worry about this.
Some scientists who have made outstanding contributions expressed their admiration and gratitude. Einstein is recognized as the greatest scientist in the 20th century and enjoys a high reputation.
With this honor, this is inevitable. In a sense, he also won this honor on behalf of a large number of scientists.
Interestingly, Einstein's theory is not perfect. 19 17, Einstein tried to use general relativity.
Equation deduces a static model of the universe, however, this is inconsistent with the actual observation later, and the universe is actually expanding. These few
The author of A Brief History of Everything, which swept the world in, also thinks that Einstein's theory is flawed in mathematics. It's his speed of light.
The theory of constancy is still controversial. However, human love for Einstein has not changed because his theory is wrong and controversial.
Change.
Because Einstein is not only a scientist, but also a thinker and social activist, his value is equally great.
From a deeper understanding, there are two Einstein. Because of his theory, he was called "Einstein the scientist".
Creativity is respected. Einstein as a human being is highly respected by people because of his great personality. Just like the China branch.
Scientist Xu said: "He is a devout cosmopolitan, an active pacifist and an enthusiastic citizen.
A fundamentalist and a sincere socialist. ""More importantly, he is a man who doubts all authority. He is a man.
People who always think independently. His lifelong pursuit is: truth, goodness and beauty. "We can't understand his famous formula E=
Mc2 can understand his unfinished "unified field theory", but he cannot but understand his greatness as a human being.
Let's review some highlights of his personality:
19 14 A group of Germany's most prestigious intellectuals published an article defending Germany's occupation of Belgium.
The Manifesto of the Ming Dynasty was signed by almost all the cultural celebrities in Germany, including 93 people including Haber, Roentgen, Planck and Fischer.
This manifesto was later called "the shameless manifesto of true intellectuals".
Among the signers, there is no Einstein.
A few days later, Einstein signed his name on another document against the declaration of civilization. The title of this document
For the letter to the European people, it is proposed that "Europe must unite to protect its land, its people and its culture".
It is necessary to launch a "massive European unification movement" and "strive to organize the European Union".
19 15 years, the French writer romain rolland met Einstein. He wrote in his diary: "Einstein was right.
The judgment of the country where he was born is incredibly detached and fair, and no German is so detached.
Justice. "
1930, he published "My World View" and firmly said: "In the colorful performance of life, I think.
What is really valuable is not a political country, but a creative and emotional individual, which is personality. "Later he developed.
This paper holds that "the highest mission of the state is to protect individuals and make it possible for them to develop into creative talents."
People. "
1947, he said at the UN General Assembly: "In the next few years, the attitude of natural scientists will determine human civilization.
The fate of. Mankind finally understands what the current task is, that is, to seek understanding in order to realize the people of all countries, rather than
A thorough understanding between all ethnic groups of the same faith. "
After the cold war began, McCarthyism prevailed in the United States where he lived, and some intellectuals were suspected of disloyalty to the United States.
Einstein publicly supported these intellectuals who were suspected and persecuted, and declared: "The power of the constitution lies entirely in every public."
People's determination to defend it. "
Facing the lofty honor given to him by the world, he said humbly, "All I have done is that I have been interested in society for a long time."
In the world, I have publicly expressed my views on those situations that I think are very bad and unfortunate. Keeping silent about them will make me feel
Be guilty of conspiracy. "
He said that his political ideal is democracy. Let everyone be respected as an individual and don't let anyone succeed.
An idol to worship. So he also felt sorry for being idolized: "I have been idolized too much."
Praise and respect, this is not my own fault, nor my own credit, it is really a fate.
Do it. "
In the world, such scientists who have the courage to take social responsibility are rare. Therefore, he won the respect of the whole world.
No wonder. This year, in order to commemorate him, the German government decided to engrave Einstein's political creed on the government building-
"The country is for the people, and the people don't live for the country."
For a country that is implementing the strategy of "rejuvenating the country through science and education", commemorating Einstein is helpful to the whole society.
It will advocate the atmosphere of respecting science, encourage more people to explore unknown areas in the kingdom of science, and improve the creativity of the whole nation.
Spirit. Our national culture needs to implant more scientific genes.
At the same time, Einstein's attitude towards life also inspires us. What kind of life is worth living? Anxi
Tan said: "I never take comfort and pleasure as the purpose of life itself-this ethical basis, I call it the ideal of pigsty."
Illuminate my path, constantly give me new courage, let me face up to the ideal of life happily, that is, truth, goodness and beauty. If not,
Like-minded people have cordial feelings, if not for focusing on the objective world-that is, in the field of art and scientific work.
The object that can never be reached in the room, then in my opinion, life is empty. "
Einstein is such a person. He not only has unique scientific opinions, but also has a wide range of humanistic feelings. He is tolerant and modest.
Hudson, with a nearly perfect personality. This kind of personality is so rare in some countries and certain historical periods that it is made up of
Due to the absence of intellectuals, ordinary people and a large number of knowledgeable but heartless people suffer greatly. Respect love
Stan is determined by the value orientation of human civilization. This kind of values will lead mankind to a higher civilization. Zairen
In the long history of mankind, those scientific elites who have cleared their ignorance and embraced their conscience will surely go down in history ~