“My political ideal is the democratic one. Everyone should be respected as a person and no one should be idolized.”
As a catalytic converter, I became aware of the Einstein Foundation in Berlin. Why? Because she published an “Albert” issue on catalysis – with a refreshingly diverse view of the world’s most important industrial process. It’s about enzymes, energy, pharmaceuticals, Nobel Prizes. Real food for thought for intellectuals – deeply researched, relevant and available as a free printed booklet. Absolutely worth reading.
And then I come across a quote from Albert Einstein on the back cover that makes me think. Einstein said this at a time when authoritarian movements were rising in Europe – that is, between the world wars, when personality cults, nationalism and the Führer principle became strong.
He himself was a pacifist, a humanist, and a staunch opponent of ideologies that placed individual people above the common good. And his statement was a conscious counter-proposal to the political zeitgeist – and also a commitment to individual dignity, critical thinking and freedom.
What can we learn from Albert Einstein for today?
👨🔬 Nickl says:
Einstein’s ideal is more relevant today than ever. Democracy enables free research. And only free research enables the best solutions for our future.
Which quotes make you think?
