Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
An Austrian physicist and philosopher who developed statistical mechanics, and the statistical explanation of the second law of thermodynamics.
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American child prodigy
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Based on estimated IQ scores, William James Sidis (IQ 250) ranks higher than Ludwig Boltzmann (IQ 195). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Ludwig Boltzmann had an estimated IQ of 195 while William James Sidis had an estimated IQ of 250.
Ludwig Boltzmann is known for: The development of statistical mechanics. William James Sidis is known for: The Animate And The Inanimate.
Yes. Both Ludwig Boltzmann and William James Sidis are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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