The rivalry between Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz and Isaac Newton over the invention of calculus is a well-documented historical controversy. It began simmering in 1699 and escalated in 1711, becoming one of the most significant intellectual disputes of the 17th century.
Leibniz published his work on calculus first, leading to accusations from Newton's supporters that he had plagiarized Newton's unpublished ideas. The Royal Society, of which Newton was a member, eventually ruled in Newton's favor. However, Leibniz maintained that he had developed his calculus independently.
The modern consensus is that both Newton and Leibniz developed their ideas independently. Newton began working on his form of calculus, which he called "the method of fluxions and fluents," in 1666 but did not publish it until much later. Leibniz started his work on calculus in 1674 and published his first paper in 1684.
Despite their differences, both men are credited with contributing significantly to the development of calculus as we know it today. The methods they developed were different but ultimately equivalent in their mathematical power and utility.
The symbol for the integral, ∫, was chosen by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in 1675 to represent the sum of infinitesimal parts, based on his misunderstanding of the Latin word "summa" (sum) which he thought was abbreviated as "s" but actually used a long "s" (∫) in manuscripts.
@ToshiroJnr@paulinenjoroge Criminal vipi? Unaona ajabu to microwave tea. Think of this- starting with thick porridge ya unga na maji ya moto you can make perfectly good Ugali in a microwave oven.The good part ,thanks to microwave tech- "inaava" hadi ndani ndani kabisa.
I almost joined the US in standing with the great people of the United Kingdom in this tea affair, until I saw the last line. It is an abomination to make tea by microwaving it! Brits won’t like this 😂🙆🏾♀️.
#TeaDiplomacy
@AliVelshi this is biden’s war. he is acting to the right of even ronald reagan. biden has had the choice to stop israel from day one and he chosen not to. this will be genocide joe’s legacy. https://t.co/UIwjXOIHHQ
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Excerpts of Liberia's 🇱🇷 President George Weah's Concession Speech.
#LiberiaDecides
I stand before you tonight with a heavy heart, but with the utmost respect for the democratic process that has defined our nation.
The results announced tonight, though not final, indicate that Ambassador Joseph N. Boakai is in a lead that is insurmountable.
A few moments ago, I spoke with President-elect Joseph N. Boakai to congratulate him on his victory and to offer my sincere commitment to working with him for the betterment of our beloved Liberia🇱🇷.
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to President-elect Boakai, his supporters, and his campaign team. May his presidency be marked by success for all Liberians, and may our nation prosper under his leadership.
Tonight, as we acknowledge the results, let us also recognize that the true winners of these elections are the people of Liberia🇱🇷. Through your peaceful and orderly exercise of your constitutional right to vote, you have once again demonstrated your commitment to the democratic principles that bind us together as a nation.
Under my leadership, these elections were organized with a promise to the Liberian people – a promise of fairness, transparency, and credibility. I am proud to say that, for the most part, we have fulfilled that promise. The Liberian people have spoken, and their choice will be honored and obeyed.
I would like to congratulate the National Elections Commission for a job well done.
However, the closeness of the results reveals a deep division within our country. As we transition to the new Boakai administration, we must be vigilant to the dangers of division and work together to find common ground. Now, more than ever, unity is paramount for the love of Mama Liberia.
To the members of the Mighty Coalition for Democratic Change, I understand that this is not the outcome we desired.
I urge you to follow my example and accept the results of the elections.
Tonight, the Coalition for Democratic Change has lost the election, but Liberia🇱🇷 has won. This is a time for graciousness in defeat, a time to place our country above party, and patriotism above personal interest. I remain your President until the handover of power, and I will continue to work for the good of Liberia.
Let us heal the divisions caused by the campaign and come together as One Nation and One United People.
~ George Manneh Weah, @GeorgeWeahOff, President of Liberia🇱🇷.
If Russia bombed a Ukrainian hospital & killed few people, the world would be outraged, UN Security Council will meet, International Criminal Court will issue warrants …. Israel has just bombed a Christian Hospital in Gaza killing over 500 Doctors, Nurses, Patients & innocent people … If the World isn’t outraged, then the World has lost its soul. Hamas who attacked Israel were less than 2,000. It can’t be a pretext to massacre Palestinians. It can’t be a reason to deport Palestinians from their ancestral land. Who will stand up for Palestinians? When will China, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Qatar & Turkey stand up for Palestinians? … #PalestineGenocide