Is Genius an Accurate Portrayal of Einstein's Life and Relationships?

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The forum discussion centers on the biographical drama "Genius," which portrays Albert Einstein's life and relationships. Participants express mixed feelings, with some preferring the NOVA documentaries for their factual presentation over dramatic elements. Key historical insights include Einstein's delayed recognition after publishing his theories and his collaboration with David Bohm, who faced persecution from J. Edgar Hoover due to his political affiliations. The discussion highlights the film's educational value, particularly regarding the context of World War II and its impact on scientific figures.

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  • Understanding of Einstein's theories and contributions to physics
  • Familiarity with the historical context of World War II
  • Knowledge of Bohmian Mechanics and its significance in quantum theory
  • Awareness of the political climate in the United States during the mid-20th century
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  • Research the impact of Einstein's theories on modern physics
  • Explore the life and work of David Bohm and his contributions to quantum mechanics
  • Investigate the historical relationship between science and politics during the Cold War
  • Watch NOVA documentaries on Einstein for a more factual perspective
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This discussion is beneficial for historians, educators, film critics, and anyone interested in the intersection of science, history, and biographical storytelling.

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I just finished watching this biographical drama on Einstein's life. I found it quite good. Has anyone else here seen it?
 
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I watched some and while I liked it preferred the ones that aired on NOVA. There was less drama involved.

The one thing I remember about Einstein’s story was that after he published he had to wait quite some time like a couple of years before people started to notice what he had theorized.
 
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Haven't seen the other one. I really liked the historical context this one offered, I'm a big fan of WW2 era history. I learned some very interesting facts, which I never knew before.

For instance, that David Bohm worked directly with Einstein, with Einstein even converting to Bohmian Mechanics! Did that really happen? (@Demystifier?)

Nor did I know that J. Edgar Hoover tried to ruin Einstein et al., leading to Bohm being forced to leave the US for having been a communist.
 

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