James Watson vs Edmund Hillary
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- James Watson United States · 1928–2025 51% · #133 in the world
- Edmund Hillary New Zealand · 1919–2008 49% · #135 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks James Watson over Edmund Hillary by just 51% to 49%. James Watson is #133 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #17 of the 31 from the United States. Edmund Hillary is #135.
Side by side
| James Watson | Edmund Hillary | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #133 | #135 |
| Country | United States | New Zealand |
| Lived | 1928–2025 | 1919–2008 |