Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
Hungarian-American mathematician, physicist, computer scientist, engineer and polymath.
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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 John von Neumann (IQ 190). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
John von Neumann had an estimated IQ of 190 while Terence Chi-Shen Tao had an estimated IQ of 220.
John von Neumann is known for: Abelian von Neumann algebra Affiliated operator Amenable group Arithmetic logic unit Artificial viscosity Axiom of regul. 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 John von Neumann and Terence Chi-Shen Tao are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.