Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A French mathematician, philosopher and man of letters who became the Director of the Académie des Sciences,
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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 Pierre Louis Maupertuis (IQ 185). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Pierre Louis Maupertuis had an estimated IQ of 185 while Terence Chi-Shen Tao had an estimated IQ of 220.
Pierre Louis Maupertuis is known for: Principle of least action, precursor of transmutation. 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 Pierre Louis Maupertuis and Terence Chi-Shen Tao are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.