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Mr. Robin Parsons
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So what lengths would you go to, to achieve winning a "Nobel" In Physics. (Current est values @ ~900,000$ US)
What would you do to Win a Nobel In Physics?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the motivations and ethical considerations surrounding the pursuit of winning a Nobel Prize in Physics. Participants explore various hypothetical scenarios, including the lengths one might go to achieve this prestigious accolade, touching on themes of morality, collaboration, and personal integrity.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express a commitment to ethical behavior, stating they would not cheat or act immorally to win a Nobel Prize.
- Others suggest that strategic collaboration, such as logrolling nominations, could be a valid approach to winning the prize.
- A participant humorously proposes a scenario involving plagiarism and deceit, indicating a willingness to engage in unethical behavior for the sake of winning.
- There are discussions about the meaning and value of the Nobel Prize, with some arguing that it is ultimately meaningless if not earned through genuine effort.
- Several posts veer off-topic into discussions about language and personal exchanges, which some participants feel detracts from the main discussion.
- One participant reflects on the importance of learning and understanding rather than merely winning accolades.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the ethical implications of pursuing a Nobel Prize, with some advocating for integrity while others entertain the idea of unethical strategies. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the motivations and values associated with winning the prize.
Contextual Notes
Some posts diverge into off-topic discussions about language and personal interactions, which may affect the focus of the conversation on the original question about winning a Nobel Prize.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may interest individuals contemplating the ethical dimensions of scientific recognition, as well as those curious about the social dynamics within academic and scientific communities.
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Andy
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I wouldn't cheat or do anything immoral to win it because i wouldn't want something that important without having earned it from hard honest graft!
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selfAdjoint
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Logroll. "I'll nominate you this year if you'll nominate me next year."
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Mr. Robin Parsons
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Sure, just what (work) will you nominate me for?, and what (work) will I nominate you for?
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Mr. Robin Parsons
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Quelle Surprise!
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The Grimmus
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A team effort to plagurise off of a team that stole data collected form a hard worker then i would lie and claim i alone came up to it so in a sesne i worked really hard to get it...
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Andy
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ah, that was supposed to say "I wouldn't" not I would.
Will edit it so that nobody notices, unless they read this post D'OH!
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Mr. Robin Parsons
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Originally posted by Andy
ah, that was supposed to say "I wouldn't" not I would.
Will edit it so that nobody notices, unless they read this post D'OH!
Encore Meme...pas du differance!
PS Then again, when I was your age...OYE! {snicker-snicker?}
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Andy
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Los siento senor parsons pero me no enteniendo la francais.
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Mr. Robin Parsons
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Apparently, not Spanish to well either...
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Andy
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OOH *****y. please correct me if you know spanish. i think french mite be frances or something rather than francais but i haven't had a lesson for many weeks/months so i can't rememeber.
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cmdr_sponge
a la chateau, j'adore les cheafleurs
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Dave
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The only motivation behind doing sometihng like that, for me anyway, is to know I've done something amazing, rather than made up data points!
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TENYEARS
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Tell the truth. The prize is meaningless.
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GENIERE
I guess I'll have to borrow your brain. Can we arrange a swap meet?
Regards
Regards
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TENYEARS
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Why would you trade? You have the capacity to understand, if you believe you do not it is only because you just don't know it yet.
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Mattius_
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i would lie/cheat/steal in a lot of things i didnt care about, but a nobel prize would be something i would want to earn...
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Mr. Robin Parsons
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A good point, nothing needs be traded, other then the "Winning explanation".
In the end, all can share in that, as all are capable of learning it.
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Andy
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Come on Rob, i am waiting for my spanish lesson from you or are you wimping out again?
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Mr. Robin Parsons
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TOPIC;
What would you do to Win a Nobel In Physics?
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Andy
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It would appear that you took it off topic in the first place by talking french.
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Mr. Robin Parsons
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The responces were simply that, responces to your posts, not a direction, or 'directing', of the topic.
And I have ignored you since, this one...
Since it very clearly goes off topic.
Followed by your normal goading...
Which contributes nothing to the topic at hand.
Then naturally the attempt to "turn the tables"...
In self defence you accuse the 'other' of what you need to defend yourself from doing.
Please refrain from posting "off topic" here again please, your nature is known and adds little (nothing?) to the topic.
Unless, of course, you have something to add to the topical discussion, then feel free!
Thanks!
And I have ignored you since, this one...
Since it very clearly goes off topic.
Followed by your normal goading...
Which contributes nothing to the topic at hand.
Then naturally the attempt to "turn the tables"...
In self defence you accuse the 'other' of what you need to defend yourself from doing.
Please refrain from posting "off topic" here again please, your nature is known and adds little (nothing?) to the topic.
Unless, of course, you have something to add to the topical discussion, then feel free!
Thanks!
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Andy
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Ok, so was there any point in your last post? and now that you/we have gone off topic why don't you answer my original question?
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Mr. Robin Parsons
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Since it seems no one else wishes to add anything further, I will accept that this has been a learning experiance, and Un-subscribe from this thread.
Thanks All, Ciao!
Thanks All, Ciao!
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Andy
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Liz Hurleys HOT!
Oh and check your spelling rob, what an experiance! lol!
Oh and check your spelling rob, what an experiance! lol!
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Mr. Robin Parsons
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PSsssst, it is also very nice to see that better then 75% of the respondants/voters/posters where willing to "Make the Effort", good science requires that IM(h?)O.