Einstein

Question 1

Einstein

Answer 1

1905-> Annus mirabilis
-> theories: relativity, quantum, new directions in gravity
- fundamental effect on scientific and philosophical thinking

Question 2

Relativity

Answer 2

Galileo: how do we know from a boat wether it is standing or moving with a constant speed (without looking)
If two objects pass each other in an empty space do we know which one was moving

Question 3

Special theory of relativity

Answer 3

• James clerk Maxwell: there might be a rationale for absolute movement-> light has electromagnetic properties, can move through space with aether
  -> we can measure our own speed as the difference from the speed of light
  -> observations didn’t show a difference in approach and moving away from the sun
  > contradicts relativity

Question 4

Einstein imagined the impossible

Answer 4

• both assumptions are true: space and time both accepted, the contradiction is resolved
• everyone used right data just wrong concept