Albert Einstein's brain was different than everyone else,how?

Answer 1

Einstein's brain also contained 73 percent more glial cells than the average brain.

Answer 2

Einstein was over-rated. Don't get me wrong. He was a smart dude. Very smart. But historians, the media, what-have-you have gone overboard, and now he is considered THE definition of genius. Every article, indeed every time his name is mentioned, serves to build up that legend, just by repetition. There have surely been hundreds, if not thousands or more people, who were as smart or smarter than Einstein, based purely on their brain capabilities.
But, ol' Albert was in the right place at the right time, with a memorable look, a memorable name, and memorable idiosyncracies. He is as much a pop culture icon as anything else. Earlier in time, and the media (which was pretty much limited to newspapers) would not have been able to make him a star. Later, and someone else would have already been nominated as the "best genius".
I grant you, it would be interesting to know the ways that his brain was different, and some of those ways have already been revealed through scientific study (some of the other answers discuss those).
But it won't do you any good to know that he had more glial cells or brain folds than average (for example). To find out if you do too, would most likely require an autopsy, and, at that point, it would be too late for you to make any contribution, wouldn't it?
It would be far better (for you, or for anyone) to believe that you (or they) have every bit as much capability as Einstein, perhaps more. Then you just need to practice and use what you have (Einstein put a lot of thought and work into his ideas, he didn't just pull them out of the air). Using your brain in particular ways can actually change its shape and connections by the way, so it's still completely unclear whether Einstein's brain was constructed the way it was because he was born that way, or because he thought about math and physics all day for his whole lifetime.
And remember, just because Einstein was into math and physics, doesn't mean that genius is defined by those careers only. You don't even have to be involved in any science to be a "genius". An artist (painter, writer, actor, musician, etc.) can be a genius. What makes their brains different? A person could be a genius in any field. I don't know if there would be much in common between all of these different types, brain-wise, but I bet they would all share a deep love for what they do, to the point of obsession. They would always be focused on what it is they love. Old Albert would not have been playing video games, except to take a small mental break (and he would have been thinking about formulas in the back of his mind even then). He would be thinking about problems when he was brushing his teeth, and when he was waiting for the bus, and when he was at the beach, etc. That's what makes a genius stand out. They spend more time and thought on something than anyone else has done up to that point.

Answer 3

The brain of Albert Einstein has often been a subject of research and speculation. Einstein's brain was removed within 7 hours of the death of the famous physicist. The brain has attracted attention because of his reputation for being one of the foremost geniuses of the 20th century, and apparent regularities or irregularities in the brain have been used to either prove or disprove various notions about correlations in neuroanatomy with general or mathematical intelligence.

Answer 4

The region responsible for mathematical thought and the ability to think in terms of space and movement was 15% wider than average brains . Uniquely, Einstein's brain also lacked a groove that normally runs through part of this area. The researchers suggest that its absence may have allowed the neurons to communicate much more easily.

Answer 5

Albert Einstein's brain weighed less than the average brain. It has recently been discovered in one particular region he had a lot more neurons in use than the normal person, thus is why he was able to come up with the astonishing theory of relativity.

Answer 6

Beacuse he is a unique person .. we all have different brains ... depends on who you are.. how quick you learn what you have seen, smell , taste and experienced...at the exact time.. plus.. it takes major events to spark thoughts of creativity and he was a D student.. and yet look what he as accomplished? Ironic is'nt it... well you have to be creative and explore your on mind... I mean put a guy in a room and convince him it's cold... chances are he'll act like it's cold.. and huddle in the corner.. the brain... everyone has a brain with different info or he might of had a larger or heavier brian..So I actually don't know but, i'm thinking everyone has a different brains.. and there is hardly a 100% correct answer.

Answer 7

Who said Albert Einstein had brain at all.If a Brain, as a seperate entity can do wonders different from others you think of manufacturing a supermost brain to outsmart everythingelse.

Answer 8

How or do u mean why. Einstein didn't drink alcohol or beer
They both destroy brain cells. Yep Einy was straight man
U can tell by his hair, it covered his head or brain up. Did he
really do anything for mankind,except what goes up must come down.Everything is relative, that wasn't so hard to figure out,
or was it C. Ray

Answer 9

So unbelievably unimportant, the brain is only a control panel for the mind (the soul's source and method of reasoning and is as invisible as the soul itself). Each soul has different abilities and dear Albert was more able than most!

Answer 10

I read once a long time ago that he thought with both sides of his brain. Where most people only use about one third of their minds capacity he used two thirds. But I often Wonder, since he was dyslexic and couldn't tie his shoes and was a school drop out. what if he was just a high functioning Autistic? A savant. Like the super Rainman of his time.