
Best of - Edward Teller: Destroyer of Worlds
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The Impact of Individuals on History and Intellectual Development
Individuals such as the Hungarian crown prince and certain scientists in Western Europe had the potential to alter the course of history through small events. Intellectual development in the world is often driven by a few individuals who know or know of each other, with significant advancements seen in specific periods and locations. Examples include Renaissance painting, Baroque music, and great figures in modern science like Einstein and Heisenberg.
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