A hundred years ago, Einstein changed the world with four papers that led directly to the development of nuclear weapons, space travel, satellite technology, and a profound understanding of the universe.
But driven by guilt over the real-world applications of his science—especially how the use of nuclear weapons clashed with his religious beliefs—Einstein spent the second half of his life desperately trying to disprove the impact of so much of his work .
Learn how the greatest scientist of the 20th century spent his final years enduring shocking professional humiliation. While most of the world hailed him as a genius, he slowly became a figure on the fringes of the scientific community—respected but overlooked. And all because of his inability to accept that his life’s work didn’t align with his personal beliefs.
