Five BRILLIANT scientists (who were bad at math)

Did you know some of history's greatest scientific minds struggled with math? From E.O. Wilson redefining sociobiology to Charles Darwin revolutionizing our understanding of evolution, these pioneers made groundbreaking contributions despite their mathematical challenges.
Discover how:
-E.O. Wilson learned calculus at 32 while a tenured Harvard professor.
-Thomas Edison dismissed his lack of math skills with a sharp quip.
-Carolus Linnaeus standardized biological classification despite basic math errors in his work.
-Michael Faraday's intuition overshadowed his limited math knowledge.
-Charles Darwin regretted never progressing past algebra.
These stories remind us that brilliance isn't always about equations-it's about curiosity, creativity, and perseverance. Watch to explore how determination and unique perspectives shaped science as we know it!
Sources and further reading -
E. O. Wilson:
www.newamerica...
Thomas Edison:
www.inventrici...
Carl Linnaeus:
pubmed.ncbi.nl...
Michael Faraday:
mathshistory.s....
Charles Darwin:
charles-darwin...
www.sciencenew...

[@bigfootpegrande]

Despite not being a great scientist, I can relate...

[@MrHanderson91]

I'm going to tell my friend who is studying botany about this. He doesnt like math either XD

[@douglasstrother6584]

"Faraday, Maxwell & the Electromagnetic Field: How Two Men Revolutionized Physics" by Nancy Forbes & Basil Mahon is a great read. The collaboration between Faraday and Maxwell is sorely under-appreciated, both great men and great friends.

[@Historical_Science_Engineering]

This is a wonderful recommendation! We've put it on our reading list.