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		olddustytrail 3 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: July 5, 1687: When Newton explained why you don't ... > He was considered crazy in his time, disliked by most. Where did you get that from? As far as I know he was widely respected as a genius in his time and had great professional and social success (including receiving a knighthood of course). Where is it written that he was considered crazy and disliked?

dotancohen 3 months ago [–]

Newton had many fueds and enemies, and was repeatedly not a pleasant person. Hook and Liebniz come quickly to mind.

You should read about his experiments and beliefs in the occult.

I'm of the opinion that the story of the apple falling on his head, started as a jab.

dr_dshiv 3 months ago | [–]

All those guys had “beliefs in the occult”

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