Albert Einstein5/18

AgendaO Review biography on Albert EinsteinO Discuss quotes related to Albert

Einstein

O To what extent can we gain natural science knowledge from Albert Einstein?

AlO 1879- 1955O Physicist and

ScientistO “Most Influential

physicist of the 20th century.”

Brief Bio VideoO http://www.biography.com/people/

albert-einstein-9285408

Quote 1O “Try not to become a man of

success, but rather try to become a man of value.” –Albert Einstein

O What does it mean to be a man of value?

O Which is the goal of the majority of people: success or value?

Quote 2O “It has become appallingly obvious

that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” –Albert Einstein

O What does this quote mean?O Do you agree or disagree? (apply to

yourself)

Quote 3O “No amount of experimentation can

ever prove me right; a single experiment can prove me wrong.” –Albert Einstein

O What are the implications of this quote in regards to our current scientific beliefs?

Quote 3O “Most people say that it is the

intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character.” –Albert Einstein

O Agree or disagree?O Connect to some of the ethical issues

raised in science.

Quote 4O “I have no special talent. I am only

passionately curious.” –Al Einstein

O Is curiosity that most important trait when it comes to mastering a skill or gaining knowledge?

Quote 5O “Everyone should be respected as an

individual, but no one idolized.” –Al

O Who are some of the people our society (you) idolize?

O What could be some of the negative consequences for idolizing people?

Quote 6O “Everybody is a genius. But if you

judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.” –Al

O What does this quote mean?O How can you connect it to our

education system?

Question 1O Of these lessons, which one do you

think is more applicable to your life?O Either you want to do better on it or

you already try to live that way.

Question 1