This is an interview with Albert Einstein. He was a famous scientist.
1. What got you interested in math?
My Uncle Jakob inspired me. He made learning math into a game. He gave me tricky math problems to solve and used funny stories to introduce me to algebra. Uncle Jakob called algebra “a merry science” and said solving algebra problems was like going hunting for a little animals whose name is not known, so it is called x.
2. Why did you wanted to become a professor at an university?
I wanted to become a professor because I loved math and science. I imagined myself becoming a teacher in those branches of the natural science, choosing the theoretical part of them. So I tried to pass the entrance exam to ETH in Zurich.
3. What was life like living in Germany?
Living in Germany was horrible and good. When I was a kid, I was left behind by my family to finish school. Also, I got tired of being a teacher because I didn’t have time to explore science and figure out mathematical theories. But when I got a job at the patent office, I really enjoyed the job. Mostly because I have time to work on science and math.
4. What were some challenges that you faced in Germany?
When I was in school, I keep failing the tests and had horrible grades except for science and math. Also I had a hard time getting a job because of my grades.
5. Why did you decided to move to New Jersey during World War II?
I decided to move to New Jersey during World War II because I was Jewish. My life was in danger. The United States wasn’t involved in World War II. I think it was safe because the Nazis won’t be able get me.
6. What challenges did you faced during World War II?
I had to escape to the United States so the Nazis won’t kill me. When I got to the U.S., I had to write a letter to the U.S. president for help for the Jews in Germany. A lot of relatives in danger had asked me for help. So I tried my best to help. Some of them escaped successfully.
7. What was life like living in New Jersey?
Princeton, New Jersey was a lovely college town. I felt comfortable in Princeton. I knew that I can never go back to Germany. I still gave lectures and speeches while I enjoyed playing the violin.
8. What were some challenges that you faced in New Jersey?
It was hard when I first moved to New Jersey because I barely spoke any English. Also I was still a Swiss citizen. Later I heard bad news that my ex-wife Mileva and my dear sister Maja died. I was so depressed. After that, I was in bad health.
9. What were your thoughts when the United States created the atomic bomb?
I couldn't believe that I got the United States into World War II. It was all because my equation E=mc2. I would have never thought that the physicists would seriously consider if the equation E=mc2 might make atomic bombs.
10. Why did you declined to become the president of Israel?
I was offered to become the president of Israel in 1952. I declined it mostly because of my bad health. I don’t think I can handle the presidency while I’m in such a bad condition. I knew that I was about to die.
1. What got you interested in math?
My Uncle Jakob inspired me. He made learning math into a game. He gave me tricky math problems to solve and used funny stories to introduce me to algebra. Uncle Jakob called algebra “a merry science” and said solving algebra problems was like going hunting for a little animals whose name is not known, so it is called x.
2. Why did you wanted to become a professor at an university?
I wanted to become a professor because I loved math and science. I imagined myself becoming a teacher in those branches of the natural science, choosing the theoretical part of them. So I tried to pass the entrance exam to ETH in Zurich.
3. What was life like living in Germany?
Living in Germany was horrible and good. When I was a kid, I was left behind by my family to finish school. Also, I got tired of being a teacher because I didn’t have time to explore science and figure out mathematical theories. But when I got a job at the patent office, I really enjoyed the job. Mostly because I have time to work on science and math.
4. What were some challenges that you faced in Germany?
When I was in school, I keep failing the tests and had horrible grades except for science and math. Also I had a hard time getting a job because of my grades.
5. Why did you decided to move to New Jersey during World War II?
I decided to move to New Jersey during World War II because I was Jewish. My life was in danger. The United States wasn’t involved in World War II. I think it was safe because the Nazis won’t be able get me.
6. What challenges did you faced during World War II?
I had to escape to the United States so the Nazis won’t kill me. When I got to the U.S., I had to write a letter to the U.S. president for help for the Jews in Germany. A lot of relatives in danger had asked me for help. So I tried my best to help. Some of them escaped successfully.
7. What was life like living in New Jersey?
Princeton, New Jersey was a lovely college town. I felt comfortable in Princeton. I knew that I can never go back to Germany. I still gave lectures and speeches while I enjoyed playing the violin.
8. What were some challenges that you faced in New Jersey?
It was hard when I first moved to New Jersey because I barely spoke any English. Also I was still a Swiss citizen. Later I heard bad news that my ex-wife Mileva and my dear sister Maja died. I was so depressed. After that, I was in bad health.
9. What were your thoughts when the United States created the atomic bomb?
I couldn't believe that I got the United States into World War II. It was all because my equation E=mc2. I would have never thought that the physicists would seriously consider if the equation E=mc2 might make atomic bombs.
10. Why did you declined to become the president of Israel?
I was offered to become the president of Israel in 1952. I declined it mostly because of my bad health. I don’t think I can handle the presidency while I’m in such a bad condition. I knew that I was about to die.