Here Are 20 Mathematicians Responsible For The Modern World
Before scientists can develop medicines or engineers can advance technology, they throw numbers onto whiteboards using concepts laid out by mathematicians sometimes centuries earlier.
Generations of school children will disagree, but no other field of study has played a bigger role in changing the course of history as mathematics.
Unfortunately, mathematicians often get little recognition for their contributions to history.
We’re changing that right now.
Discover the 20 mathematicians responsible for the modern world: https://www.businessinsider.com/important-mathematicians-modern-world-2012-7?op=1#ixzz23ByMLS00