Yang Zhenning, who was of the same generation as Qian Xuesen, gave some speeches at Peking University. He talked about some topics about genius, that is, what kind of talent is a genius and what kind of definition a genius should have. He did not When it comes to Einstein, it may be due to space limitations, or it may be that his definition is different from other people's definitions.
There is no doubt about Einstein’s IQ, because the brain of ordinary people may only be able to develop about 10, but Einstein was able to develop 10 more than normal people, reaching a brain utilization rate of 15 to 20. So he discovered the famous special theory of relativity, general relativity, the second and third line conclusions of light in glass and other famous things. Each of these things is enough to win a Nobel Prize. It has a great role in promoting human civilization. It can be said that it helped people discover A new continent has emerged, although there are still not many people who can really understand the theory of relativity.
There are many definitions of genius. Some people think that genius means extremely strong understanding ability. Some people think that genius means extremely strong analytical ability. Some people think that genius should have a photographic memory. But what exactly is genius? , no one can come up with a theory that everyone agrees with, and this theory is enough to make everyone happy. It is difficult to have different definitions under different conditions. Genius means that you are particularly talented in a certain field. Different fields require different talents. For example, in the study of literature and history, you need a strong enough memory ability. Not only can you remember everything, but you should at least be very good. Otherwise, You will not be unable to carry out further research without basic knowledge.
Different fields have different definitions of genius. In some research in science and engineering, you must have sufficient innovation ability and strong enough analytical thinking to analyze the basic creations of predecessors. To create new things, only in this way can we truly research something that will have a stimulating effect on human society. Therefore, different fields have different definitions. The genius mentioned by Yang Zhenning may not have much connection with Einstein, or it may be that due to space limitations, there is no way to mention every genius in history.