Max Planck vs James Watson
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Max Planck Germany · 1858–1947 49% · #136 in the world
- James Watson United States · 1928–2025 51% · #133 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks James Watson over Max Planck 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. Max Planck is #136, and #19 of the 23 from Germany.
Side by side
| Max Planck | James Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #136 | #133 |
| Country | Germany | United States |
| Lived | 1858–1947 | 1928–2025 |