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Portrait of James Prescott Joule

James Prescott Joule

Physicist and experimentalist known for his work on the dynamical theory of heat.

From "Lord Kelvin: An account of his scientific life and work" by Gray, Andrew

Core Belief

"Experimental evidence is paramount in understanding the laws of nature, especially concerning energy."

Worldview

A world where energy is conserved and can be transformed, to be understood through careful experiment.

Personality

Unassuming, persistent, and driven by the pursuit of experimental truth.

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