Einstein's Diaries Reveal A Racist Streak
Recently published diaries from Albert Einstein reveal that he held racist and xenophobic views.
He kept the personal diary in 1922 and 1923 during a trip to East Asia, Palestine and Spain.
"The language is extreme.
It's disturbing and shocking for the modern era.”
Ze-ev Rosenkran, translator of the journals, told CNN.
Einstein describes the Chinese as "industrious, filthy, obtuse people."
In Egypt, he comments on the “riff-raff” which has a connotation of “vermin” in German.
It's disturbing and shocking for the modern era.”
Ze-ev Rosenkran, translator of the journals, told CNN.
Einstein describes the Chinese as "industrious, filthy, obtuse people."
In Egypt, he comments on the “riff-raff” which has a connotation of “vermin” in German.
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