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I'm just curious if scientist like that exist, or if it's just a hollywood thing.
MarneMath said:We must know very different people in science.
Yayfordoritos said:I'm just curious if scientist like that exist, or if it's just a hollywood thing.
BobG said:...hired and fired the same day.
gravenewworld said:No, but many people in science are weird, annoying, quirky, strange, or just completely anti-social.
Lol!AlephZero said:"THIS RABBIT IS DEFECTIVE"...
The BP Deepwater Horizon rig I presume?AlephZero said:One of my uni friends was legendary for his ability to create havoc with lab experiments. Not to mention the time he blocked the river through the town, when the 100-year-old steam powered boat that he was restoring exploded on its maiden voyage.
He decided that blowing things up was obviously he speciality, and went to work for an offshore gas exploration company.
collinsmark said:Some of these guys are pretty mad.
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zoobyshoe said:In later life Tesla became something of a Mad Scientist. He veered off the beaten path and became more and more of a crackpot.
Newton seems to have had a couple bouts of complete craziness. These may well have been due to mercury poisoning from his alchemical researches.
However, I never personally met either of them.
A mad scientist is a fictional character often portrayed in science fiction and horror stories as a brilliant but eccentric and unstable scientist who conducts experiments that are unethical or dangerous. They are often driven by a desire for power or knowledge, and their actions can have disastrous consequences.
Becoming a mad scientist is not a realistic career path. It is a fictional trope used in storytelling. However, in real life, scientists can become so obsessed with their research that they neglect ethical considerations or personal well-being, which may lead to behavior resembling that of a mad scientist.
There have been cases of scientists who have conducted unethical or dangerous experiments, but they are not typically referred to as "mad scientists." One example is Dr. Josef Mengele, a Nazi scientist who performed cruel experiments on prisoners during World War II.
Some common traits of a mad scientist in fiction include intelligence, eccentricity, obsession, and a disregard for ethical boundaries. They are often portrayed as solitary and isolated, with a lack of empathy for others.
As mentioned before, becoming a mad scientist is not a realistic concern. However, scientists can avoid falling into unethical or dangerous practices by adhering to ethical guidelines, seeking input and advice from colleagues, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. It is also essential to recognize signs of obsession or mental instability in oneself or others and seek help if necessary.