In the process of social progress and the improvement of human cognition, there will always be some "nonsense" lunatics. Their ideas and theories are not tolerated by the world, but they are finally proved to be right.
Alfred Wegener: The theory of continental drift
In 1912, Alfred Wegener (Alfred Wegener) found on the map that Africa and South America seemed to be once a continent divided In two parts, he told the world about this discovery, but it was a challenge and contempt for the geological authority at that time. Therefore, in the following decades, his theory was ridiculed by the world.
Geomagnetic surveys from 1950 to 1960 provided very convincing evidence to support continental movement and proposed a mechanism based on mantle convection. This is very consistent with his observations.
But Alfred Wegner died in 1930, and he did not live to see his ideas recognized.
Charles Drew: the father of blood transfusion
Dr. Charles Drew was the first African-American to receive a doctorate in medicine from Columbia University School of Medicine. He discovered that by removing plasma (the liquid part of blood) Separate from whole blood (where red blood cells are present), and then separate them into refrigeration, blood can be stored for a longer period of time and is less likely to be contaminated. Dr. Drew also showed that everyone has the same type of plasma, so plasma can be transfused regardless of blood type without the need for blood transfusion.
Although no one thinks Dr. Drew is crazy, but the American war forces think that the idea of mixing African American blood with that of white Americans is crazy, and they won’t do it, even though all of Dr. Drew’s research On the contrary. He finally resigned because of this problem.
Barry James Marshall: Helicobacter pylori
1982, Marshall and Robin Warren conducted a preliminary culture of Helicobacter pylori and put forward hypotheses related to peptic ulcer and the bacterial cause of gastric cancer . This theory has been ridiculed by well-known scientists and doctors, who do not believe that any bacteria can survive in the acidic environment of the stomach. Marshall said in 1998: "Everyone is against me, but I know I am right."
In 1983, they submitted their findings to the Australian Society of Gastroenterology, but the reviewers rejected their paper. Rate it as the bottom 10% of papers received in 1983.
Through continuous experimentation and hard work, the results of the experiment were finally published in the Australian Medical Journal in 1985, which produced one of the most fundamental and important changes in medical concepts in the past 50 years.
Ignaz Semmelves: Bacterial Theory
Ignaz Semmelves is Hungarian , he discovered that if doctor washes his hands before giving birth, Can greatly reduce puerperal fever . The germ theory was not well known at the time. People thought he was crazy and they laughed at him. He was known as a crazy doctor, but in fact he was a genius. People now call him "mother's savior."
In 1865, Semmelweis, who became more and more outspoken, reportedly had a mental breakdown and was sent to a shelter by his colleagues. In the shelter, he was beaten by guards. 14 days later, he died from a gangrene wound on his right hand, which may have been caused by beatings.
This person was dehumanized, beaten and evaded until he died, all because he found something unusual, and humans could not accept what they didn't know. Something as simple as basic hygiene was an unknown concept in the 1800s, and people thought he was crazy until the germ theory was accepted in Europe a few decades later.
Nikola Tesla : Genius sacrificed to conspiracy
The story of Nikola Tesla is one of the greatest personal tragedies in modern history.Tesla is arguably one of the greatest scientific geniuses of all time. He has faced poverty, slander, and persecution throughout his life. His numerous inventions and discoveries provide the potential to completely change the world. But Tesla clashed with Thomas Edison, the most important American inventor at the time. Edison destroyed Tesla's reputation with his excellent business acumen, frustrating him and many of his ideas. . Fortunately, with the rise of steampunk and new interest in science in the 19th century, Tesla has returned to the public eye.
The invention of this Serbian-American scientist created the radio and power grids used today. During his lifetime, Tesla registered about 300 patents in his name, and traces of his invention can be found in many modern devices, including in unexpected places such as remote-controlled boat toys and letter-shaped neon lights.
There are many similar stories, including those that are still being played today, but how can you tell who is right and who is wrong? Just like the Hitler back then, some people said he was crazy, he felt that he was right, but his success did not belong to all beings.
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