Einstein’s Moral Compass Through the Darkest Ages of Our History
Two world wars, the rise of Nazi rule, racial segregation and the invention of the Atom bomb
When I had a chance to travel into the history of Einstein’s time, I gained a new perspective of him by knowing his moral stands when some of the darkest events were at play. I interpret him as a genius in his confrontation, not only for his scientific theories but also for his stubborn stand against the racial discriminations, social hierarchies and hatred that prevailed at his time.
Albert Einstein was a scientist who broke all conventions and paradigms. He had an outlook on life that was unique and his mere instincts had the impetus to question the very fabric of physics and formulate groundbreaking theories. But in the canonization as an icon, much of his politics and passionate views he held of life, equality and race have been forgotten.
Beneath all that scientific glamour, Einstein was a humble man. He boldly indulged in political discourse throughout his life to condemn any form of racism, hate or injustice.
On a letter to his cousin Richard Einstein in October 1947, he wrote,
“I am very smart. But not as strong-hearted as all the workers on earth for he toils endlessly and…
