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When was Michael Polanyi born?

  • 11 March 1891

  • 22 February 1891

  • 11 March 1901

  • 22 February 1901

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Michael Polanyi was born on March 11, 1891. He was a Hungarian-British polymath who made significant contributions to chemistry, economics, and philosophy. Polanyi's work in chemistry focused on the concept of adsorption, and he developed the Polanyi potential theory to describe the interaction between molecules and surfaces. In economics, he advocated for a market-based system that would allow for individual freedom and social responsibility.
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