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einsteins birth and early years
born in Ulm,Wurttemberg Germany in einsteins early years of his life he was rebellious and did not like the schools headmasters militiristic style and dropped out of his first high school because of this and obtained his diploma at another school only because he needed it for colledge admission -
Cause and Effect
In the book Einstein Dreams, on this day he dreams that cause and effect are erratic at times. I gathered from Einstein in this chapter that he allows each of, for us to forget the past, and treasure each of the moments we create in time, for moments in time are non judgemental. -
End of World
Einstein speaks to the end of the world and how people would react to this event. Some people correct the misdeeds of their past, others befriend complete strangers, and some partake in activities that bring them joy. -
Glimpses of the Future
People in this dream have glimpses of their future, so they wait to see what their future will hold. How can these people go amongst their lives when they are waiting to see a glimpse of their future to show them what they will be. -
Living Forever
People live forever dividing into two populations, Laters & Nows. The Laters take time to explore life with no hasty decisions, they are recognized by the laid back way in which they walk. The Nows have a finite amount of time to accomplish life. They are always learning and honing their skills. Einsteins sums up this dream by saying that the only way to live is to die. -
Temple of Time
The great clock in the temple of time is Einsteins way of showing that people seem oblivious to the passage of time until they had some way of recognizing time with an object. This clock reminded people that it ticks away their lives, and the ultimate price is their lives. -
einsteins theory of time
einstein hands in his theory of time to the patent office after his dreams about time helped him accomplish his theory of time. His views are changed from what he saw in his dreams and knows that it is best to live in the present instad of worrying about the past and thinking of the future. Einsteins quote explains why he lives in the moment and is very carefree "reality is just an illusion albeit a very persistant one" -
About the Author
Alan lightman born in 1948 was a phd in theoretical physics achieved at california institute of technology this shows why he had such an interest in eisteins theories -
Einsteins death
this day marked the death of great scientific figure Albert Einstein at the age of 76 he was creamated and his brain was removed for study the study found that he had an unusual neuron-to-glial-cell ratio in one key area of his brain his life inspired some of the many great scientists who came after him such as stephen hawking his contributions were so great he was named time magazine person of the century -
fun facts about the book
this book has been interpreted to a play and has been performed at the University of Florida and as an off off broadway production at the New York fringe festival in 2001
