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Einstein was asked, but did not know the speed of sound as included in the | Einstein was asked, but did not know the speed of sound as included in the Edison Test<ref>https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/would-you-pass-thomas-edisons-employment-test-180954562/</ref> . When this was pointed out, he said, “[I do not] carry such information in my mind since it is readily available in books. " | ||
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:1.1. Do you retain all facts you have ever learned? | :1.1. Do you retain all facts you have ever learned? | ||
:1.2. How would you know if you have forgotten something? | :1.2. How would you know if you have forgotten something? | ||
:2. Read the National Park Service review of Edison. | :2. Read the National Park Service review of Edison. <ref>https://www.nps.gov/edis/learn/kidsyouth/the-gifted-men-who-worked-for-edison.htm</ref> | ||
:2.1 There are two sides to the 'Edison story'. What motivation did the ones telling the story have? | :2.1 There are two sides to the 'Edison story'. What motivation did the ones telling the story have? | ||
:2.2 Would you prefer that your life be reviewed by the press or the park service? | :2.2 Would you prefer that your life be reviewed by the press or the park service? | ||
