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Maybe I am missing something but since when was Einstein considered as a "popular folk hero" ? I have never heard of him portrayed as anything but a renowned scientist (with controversial political views).


You must live in another world, as Einstein is maybe the most popular scientist/genius in any part of the world.


I do not question the popularity of Einstein, I just wonder why the term "hero" is applied to him in the parent post. Why would Einstein be considered a "hero" compared to other scientists ?


His hair. Seriously.


And his eyes.

And that one equation that's easy to remember and sort of understand vaguely.




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