Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the attribution of the phrase "Shut up and calculate!" to either Richard Feynman or Paul Dirac, with participants expressing confusion and sharing various perspectives on the origins of the quote.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- One participant believes the quote is attributed to Feynman, while a wiki article claims it is Dirac.
- Another participant recalls having read it ascribed to Feynman but cannot remember the source.
- A link is shared suggesting that someone else may have originated the phrase.
- Concerns are raised about the reliability of wiki articles, with one participant arguing they can contain errors and should not be relied upon for factual information.
- There is a discussion about the nature of outspoken scientists, with some expressing a preference for less vocal individuals in the scientific community.
- Participants express differing views on the value of quoting scientists and the implications of their opinions.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the attribution of the quote, and multiple competing views remain regarding its origin and the reliability of sources.
Contextual Notes
Participants express uncertainty about the accuracy of various sources, including Wikipedia, and discuss the implications of quoting scientists without context.
