The article discusses how Adolf Hitler's ascension to power in 1933 transformed Germany, leading to the dismissal of Jewish scholars and a politicization of science. Key figures like Albert Einstein faced hostility, with his revolutionary theories labeled as 'Jewish Physics' in favor of the Nazi-approved 'German Physics.' The narrative highlights the struggle of scientists like Werner Heisenberg, who sought protection from persecution while promoting Einsteinâs work. The contemporary parallels drawn with current political attacks on climate science illustrate the ongoing challenge scientists face against political ideologies that threaten scientific integrity.
Einstein faced the weight of warped politics in Germany, where his theory of relativity was denounced as 'Jewish Physics' while the regime promoted a distorted 'German Physics.'
Werner Heisenberg, despite teaching Einstein's relativity, sought protection from Himmler, illustrating the perilous environment for scientists in Nazi Germany.
Einstein's experience in Nazi Germany resonates today, as current scientists face political attempts to undermine climate science, paralleling historical attacks on his work.
Hitlerâs rise marked a shift from academic integrity in Germany, as loyalty to the regime overruled professional merit, impacting the scientific community significantly.
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