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Einstein and Planck held fundamentally different views on the influence of society and politics on scientific research. Einstein's deterministic perspective emphasized the objective nature of scientific inquiry, while Planck acknowledged the subjective elements that societal and political contexts introduce into scientific discourse. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics as a pivotal point of contention between their philosophies. This divergence illustrates the broader implications of how external factors shape scientific paradigms.

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Outline how Einstein's and Planck's views of Science differed in relation to Science research being influenced by society an politics.

I can't remember anything about this and I'm having trouble finding the information needed. Can some one please help me understand what is is that differed their views?
 
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Question:
Outline how Einstein's and Planck's views of Science differed in relation to Science research being influenced by society an politics.

I can't remember anything about this and I'm having trouble finding the information needed. Can some one please help me understand what is is that differed their views?


Well it was pretty well known that einstein was deterministic. Look up the copenhagen conventions I think its called. Also read up on what Planck is known for. There should be a contradiction there somewhere.
 
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