Albert Einstein is considered perhaps the greatest scientist of all time. He is well known for proposing the theory of relativity described by the formula e=mc2, where energy is equal to mass times the speed of light squared. His achievements in physics contributed to the beginning of the nuclear age with nuclear weapons and energy. Like most famous people, he changed the world in many ways. The most significant achievements by which Einstein made the world a better place were his achievements in science, pacifism and philosophy. Einstein's early years were not promising for him. When he was born on March 15, 1879, his mother claimed his head was too big; his grandmother claimed he was too fat and his father claimed he was slightly retarded (severance pay 17). Little Albert didn't speak until he was four years old and was known to have violent tantrums until he was seven. Finally, at the age of seven, he entered Catholic primary school and he didn't like it, because it was military. He was a very shy and dreamy child who didn't get good grades; his teachers didn't like him because he used to sit at the back of the room (Separation 21). The future genius was also known for not playing with toy soldiers and did not like watching military parades, unlike most boys (Severance 20). In short, Einstein's early childhood years did not look promising for him. Einstein's family played a key role in his development and education. One of the first, and perhaps most important, events in his early years occurred when Einstein was five years old: his father Hermann Einstein showed him a magnetic compass while using it. Albert was amazed by the invisible forces that pointed north no matter how he manipulated the compass. This fact is considered the... middle of paper Einstein...... being a scourge and how much he absolutely hates them both (The World As I See It, Einstein essay). He was asked to become president of Israel in 1952 and turned it down due to his health (Albert Einstein). Ultimately, Einstein's most significant achievements in making the world a better place were his achievements in science, pacifism, and philosophy. Albert Einstein is probably considered the greatest scientist of all time. He is best known for proposing the theory of relativity described by the formula e=mc2, where energy is equal to mass times the speed of light squared. His achievements in physics contributed to the beginning of the nuclear age with nuclear weapons and energy. His achievements in pacifism are still used as ideas in peace organizations today. While his political philosophy serves as a guideline to explain things like nationalism in this world to this day..