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Albert Einstein’s Surprising Opinion When He Went On The Record About UFOs

The famous scientist surprised many when he replied to a minister’s letter about the possibility of life in outer space

Andrew Martin
4 min readOct 28, 2023

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If someone is asked to think of a famous genius or scientist from history, odds are that Albert Einstein will get mentioned more than anyone else. One of the greatest minds the world has ever known, he contributed much to the advancement of humanity. When he said something, it was usually worthwhile listening to — including his thoughts on UFOs after he was queried on the subject in 1952 following a flurry of reported sightings in the United States.

Einstein was born in Germany in 1879. He excelled at math and science from an early age, and ended up renouncing his German citizenship as a young man to avoid compulsory military service. He ultimately became the foremost scientific mind in the world and settled in the United States. During a celebrated career, he made many important contributions to quantum mechanics. He also developed his theory of relativity, along with many other concepts, including discovering the law of photoelectric effect. His impressive body of work helped him earn a trove of awards and other prestigious recognitions, including the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics, and the Copley…

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Andrew Martin

Dabbler in history, investing & writing. Master’s degree in baseball history. Passionate about history, diversity, culture, sports, film and investing .