The Lost Genius: Peter Putnam's Unfinished Revolution

This article recounts the life of Peter Putnam, a brilliant physicist who associated with Einstein and other luminaries yet remained unknown due to his refusal to publish his groundbreaking theory of the mind. A 12-year quest by the author uncovered Putnam's unpublished manuscripts, revealing a profound theory with implications for AI and cognitive science. The narrative interweaves Putnam's scientific brilliance with a complex personal story marked by a strained relationship with his mother, his homosexuality, and a quiet commitment to social justice. His tragic death underscores the bittersweet fate of unrecognized genius and the challenges of scientific dissemination.