How Einstein Learned Physics

After reading Walter Isaacson’s biography of Albert Einstein I wanted to share the part I found most interesting. How did the genius Albert Einstein learn physics?

1. Learning comes from solving hard problems, not attending classes

One thing that becomes apparent when looking at Einstein’s early schooling was both his distaste for rote memorization and attending classes. The physics professor that flunked him, did so, in no small part, because Einstein often skipped class. As he claims, “I played hooky a lot and studied the masters of theoretical physics with a holy zeal at home.”...