Einstein and Picasso both inspired by Pointcare thinking on a 4th Dimension

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Einstein and Picasso were influenced by Poincare's book 'Science and Hypothesis', which explores the concept of the fourth dimension. Einstein interpreted it as time, while Picasso wanted to draw it from all dimensions, leading to the development of cubism. Their simultaneous advancements in their respective fields showed a remarkable concurrency.

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