Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A German theoretical physicist whose discovery of energy quanta won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918.
An Irish businessman & information technologist
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Walter O'Brien (Obrien) (IQ 197) ranks higher than Max Planck (IQ 190). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Max Planck had an estimated IQ of 190 while Walter O'Brien (Obrien) had an estimated IQ of 197.
Max Planck is known for: On the Second Principles of Mechanical Heat Theory (1879). Walter O'Brien (Obrien) is known for: Inspiration of the television series Scorpion.
Yes. Both Max Planck and Walter O'Brien (Obrien) are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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