Wisdom of the Martians of Science: In Their Own Words with Commentaries By Balazs Hargittai Paperback 9814723819 9789814723817 Wisdom of the Martians of Science: In Their Own Words with Commentaries   Wisdom of the Martians of Science refers to five scientists whose brilliance contributed to shaping the modern world. John von Neumann was a pioneer of the modern computer; Theodore von Kármán was the scientist behind the US Air Force; Leo Szilard initiated the development of nuclear weapons; the Nobel laureate Eugene P Wigner was the worlds first nuclear engineer; and Edward Teller was the father of the hydrogen bomb. They were born and raised in Budapest, were forced out of Hungary and then from Germany, they became Americans, and devoted themselves to the defense of the United States and the Free World. They contributed significant discoveries to fundamental science ranging from the properties of materials to the application of the symmetry principle in physics, to creating information theory, to game theory. The areas in which we can learn about their wisdom include applications of science to past, present and future real world needs; defense; education; environment; human nature; humor; politics; religion; weather modification, and others. This book shows the wisdom of the Martians by presenting their thoughts and ideas in their own words and placing them into context. Their wisdom is intriguing, witty, provocative and thought provoking. It extended over many aspects of life and culture that impinge on our existence. While we cannot always agree with what they say, they are never boring. The power of their words and their philosophies will inspire the readers to pursue their own dreams.

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Wisdom of the Martians of Science refers to five scientists whose brilliance contributed to shaping the modern world John von Neumann was a pioneer of the modern computer Theodore von K rm n was the scientist behind the US Air Force Leo Szilard initiated the development of nuclear weapons the Nobel laureate Eugene P Wigner was the world s first nuclear engineer and Edward Teller was the father of the hydrogen bomb They were born and raised in Budapest were forced out of Hungary and then from Germany they became Americans and devoted themselves to the defense of the United States and the Free World They contributed significant discoveries to fundamental science ranging from the properties of materials to the application of the symmetry principle in physics to creating information theory to game theory The areas in which we can learn about their wisdom include applications of science to past present and future real world needs defense education environment human nature humor politics religion weather modification and others This book shows the wisdom of the Martians by presenting their thoughts and ideas in their own words and placing them into context Their wisdom is intriguing witty provocative and thought provoking It extended over many aspects of life and culture that impinge on our existence While we cannot always agree with what they say they are never boring The power of their words and their philosophies will inspire the readers to pursue their own dreams Wisdom of the Martians of Science In Their Own Words with CommentariesAre we from the Mars Who knows Unfortunately these scientist had to leave their own country my country Hungary Is the history repeating himself Hope not Well written and edited book with a lot of interesting details All my fellow Hungarians should read it Balazs Hargittai

Wisdom of the Martians of Science: In Their Own Words with Commentaries By Balazs Hargittai

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