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Einstein’s Theory of Relativity Deconstructed
Have you ever wondered how Albert Einstein came up with the Theory of Relativity or have tried to understand it? In this excerpt from the 2014 World Science Festival, physicist Brian Greene and actor Alan Alda discuss Einstein’s relationship with the theory. So put your thinking caps on and watch closely.
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