Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A French mathematician, mechanician, physicist, philosopher, and music theorist
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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 Jean le Rond d'Alembert (IQ 185). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Jean le Rond d'Alembert had an estimated IQ of 185 while Terence Chi-Shen Tao had an estimated IQ of 220.
Jean le Rond d'Alembert is known for: D'Alembert criterion <br> D'Alembert force <br> D'Alembert's form of the principle of virtual work. 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 Jean le Rond d'Alembert and Terence Chi-Shen Tao are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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