Ben Willenbring

Responsible for the Iliad and the Oddyssey – and laid down the law for what it means to be heroic (in the western tradition).

English playwright whose works offer a microscopic examination of human emotions and states of mind. He basically modernized the English language.

Super religious Englishman who invented Calculus at the age of 23. Also… he worked out the laws of gravitation, and basically wrote the book on classical physics.

Frenchman who wrote a ton of philosphical books, and embodied the age of reason more than any human being alive at the time.

Mathematical genius, whose work inspired Einstein’s view of gravity as a deformable feature of spacetime.

German composer who imbued his fugues with a quasi-mystical recursive quality that is haunting to anyone who listens to music with an ear for mathematical composition.

Developed the theory of evolution, and the law of natural selection – two ideas that permanently changed the course of civilization.

German philosopher, genius, astute observer of Greek philosophy and literature, and heavy weight influencer of academics and revolutionaries from the 19th century onward. Tragically quoted out of context, misunderstood, and coopted by nincompoops worldwide.

Self-taught genius who invented the light bulb as well as the phonograph, and obtained 1093 patents.

Developed the general and special theories of relativity. Taught at Princeton University, and declined an invitation to be Israel’s first prime minister.