A geek is defined in my dictionary as a dull or a socially inept person. The Webster online defines it( much more broadly and closer to popular conception) as a person often of an intellectual bent who is disapproved of. Both Feynmann and Einstien were extremely popular. Einstien might just make it in, but, I am not sure Feynmann will. Another suggestion, Isaac Asimov falls into the same category. My suggestions are ( In no particular order) : Charles Babbage Bill Gates Linus Torvalds Charles Darwin Bertrand Russell
I am told( I am not entirely sure) it was actually by the Indians( Aryabhatta, I am told). One thing I do know is that the number divided by zero is infinity equation came from an Indian mathematician( Bhaskaracharya, I believe). I don't see any reference for Europeans 'stealing it and taking credit for it'. A very romantic image that. But, I am not sure it is entirely justified.
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A geek is defined in my dictionary as a dull or a socially inept person. The Webster online defines it( much more broadly and closer to popular conception) as a person often of an intellectual bent who is disapproved of. Both Feynmann and Einstien were extremely popular. Einstien might just make it in, but, I am not sure Feynmann will. Another suggestion, Isaac Asimov falls into the same category. My suggestions are ( In no particular order) : Charles Babbage Bill Gates Linus Torvalds Charles Darwin Bertrand Russell
I am told( I am not entirely sure) it was actually by the Indians( Aryabhatta, I am told). One thing I do know is that the number divided by zero is infinity equation came from an Indian mathematician( Bhaskaracharya, I believe). I don't see any reference for Europeans 'stealing it and taking credit for it'. A very romantic image that. But, I am not sure it is entirely justified.