Albert Einstein receives Benjamin Franklin Medal in Philadelphia, PA, in 1935

The transcript highlights the lifetime achievements and awards received by a renowned physicist, emphasizing the completion of his relativity theory in 1921, which was celebrated as a monumental scientific achievement. It describes his simple yet effective scientific methods using just a fountain pen and paper. The transcript concludes with his philosophical views on respecting individuals and avoiding idolization.

What did the individual receive during his lifetime?

• Only scientific awards

• No awards at all

• A few local awards

• Almost every award the world could bestow

In what year was the relativity theory completed?

• 1915

• 1921

• 1945

• 1930

How was the relativity theory regarded by the scientific community?

• As an unproven hypothesis

• As a significant achievement in human thought

• As a controversial theory

• As a minor contribution

What tools did the theoretical physicist use to explore the universe?

• A computer and a calculator

• A telescope and a microscope

• A fountain pen and a pad of paper

• A laboratory and test tubes

What was the individual's view on respect and idolization?

• Everyone should be idolized

• No one should be respected

• Every person should be respected, but no one idolized

• Only scientists should be respected