Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A leading Austrian-Swedish physicist who was one of those responsible for the discovery of the element protactinium and nuclear fission.
An Austrian-British philosopher who worked primarily in logic, the philosophy of mathematics, the philosophy of mind, and the philosophy of language.
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Ludwig Wittgenstein (IQ 175) ranks higher than Lise Meitner (IQ 165). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Lise Meitner had an estimated IQ of 165 while Ludwig Wittgenstein had an estimated IQ of 175.
Lise Meitner is known for: Discovery of protactinium Discovery of nuclear fission. Ludwig Wittgenstein is known for: Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus.
Yes. Both Lise Meitner and Ludwig Wittgenstein are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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