Blaise Pascal

Blaise Pascal

mathematician France

Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician, physicist, and inventor, recognized for his contributions to probability theory, fluid mechanics, and the development of the first digital calculator, which he created to assist his father in tax collection.

Born on Jun 19, 1623 (401 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
413,436
Power
4,098$
Sentiment
6.86
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Hungary 4 6.50 0.15% +0% 9,660,351 14,805 $160,000 245$
Guatemala 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 17,915,568 12,204 $82,000 56$
Spain 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 46,754,778 17,076 $1,400,000 511$
Canada 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 38,005,238 16,228 $1,700,000 726$
Mexico 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 128,932,753 76,700 $1,200,000 714$
France 1 9.00 0.05% +0% 65,273,511 32,218 $2,700,000 1,333$
India 1 7.00 0.02% +0% 1,380,004,385 244,205 $2,900,000 513$
Totals 10 1,686,546,584 413,436 $10,142,000 4,098$
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Recent Mentions

France France: The text mentions Blaise Pascal and his first calculating machine as a significant figure in the history of computation. 9

Le Monde: « Le Calcul à découvert » : la saga du calcul et des ordinateurs

Canada Canada: The philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal wrote – in the 1650s, no less – that 'all the woes of man derive from one thing: not knowing how to sit still at rest in a room.' 5

The Globe and Mail: Globe editorial: Just (don’t) do it: The power of being bored

India India: Sahil Bloom cites Blaise Pascal to highlight the importance of solitude and boredom in personal development. 7

The Times of India: Beyond the balance sheet: Sahil Bloom on redefining wealth and delayed gratification