Published Mar 15, 2007

[Unedited] Thomas Levenson with Krista Tippett (On Einstein's Ethics)

Krista Tippett converses with Thomas Levenson on how Albert Einstein evolved into a global cultural icon, detailing his philosophical and ethical journey, which intertwined scientific and spiritual beliefs while tackling issues beyond science, such as war and peace.

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