Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A German mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to many fields in mathematics and science.
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Australian-American mathematician who is considered by many to be the world's best mathematician.
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Terence Chi-Shen Tao (IQ 220) ranks higher than Carl Friedrich Gauss (IQ 190). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Carl Friedrich Gauss had an estimated IQ of 190 while Terence Chi-Shen Tao had an estimated IQ of 220.
Carl Friedrich Gauss is known for: Gaussian elimination, also known as "row reduction" or "Gaussian method" <br> Gauss–Jordan elimination <br> Gauss–Seidel. Terence Chi-Shen Tao is known for: When he was two years old, he was able to perform simple arithmetic. By the time he was nine, he was studying college-le.
Yes. Both Carl Friedrich Gauss and Terence Chi-Shen Tao are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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