Most Significant Scientific Institution in History

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses opinions on the most significant scientific institution in history, with participants suggesting various institutions and engaging in light-hearted banter. The scope includes historical significance and contributions to science.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose the Royal Society as a significant institution.
  • Others suggest the Library of Alexandria, citing its historical importance.
  • One participant mentions Caltech, expressing a personal bias due to their experience there.
  • Another participant highlights the University of Göttingen for its contributions to mathematics.
  • CERN is also mentioned as a significant scientific institution.
  • A participant notes the role of the United States Government in the development of the internet and nuclear technology, suggesting its significance.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of opinions on which institution is the most significant, indicating that multiple competing views remain without a consensus.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes informal exchanges and humor, which may affect the seriousness of the contributions. Some suggestions may reflect personal biases rather than objective assessments.

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What, in your opinion is the most significant scientific institution of all time:

The Royal Society

Library of Alexandria

Etc ...?
 
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Caltech!

But maybe I'm a little biased. If I got to suffer through the place for four years, I at least want to feel important!

cookiemonster
 
Library of Alexandria
 
For mathematics I would say the University of Göttingen.
 
Since when did Tsunami get two votes?

cookiemonster
 
cookiemonster said:
Since when did Tsunami get two votes?

cookiemonster
:biggrin: Well, hot banana. I guess I really RATE! :wink: :biggrin:
(Sorry, I was dealing with a rented finger, I guess. I'll delete one of them.)
 
OK. It's deleted. Can I have a cookie now? :biggrin:
 
  • #10
Of course not. I already ate them all. Just who do you think I am? "Leave behind a cookie," yeah, right... Sheesh.

cookiemonster
 
  • #11
cookiemonster said:
Of course not. I already ate them all. Just who do you think I am? "Leave behind a cookie," yeah, right... Sheesh.

cookiemonster
Jeez. Yer MEAN! :mad: (I'd eat my own cookie but I gave it to Ivan earlier.)
 
  • #12
Sorry. It's just my nature...

cookiemonster
 
  • #13
Cambridge (England) University.
 
  • #14
ISPs for everything there is online
 
  • #15
cookiemonster said:
Sorry. It's just my nature...

cookiemonster
I've noticed...

Excuse me. I've been baking copious amount of cookies in the last couple of hours. They're ready to eat now. Yum! :wink: Big chewy chocolate chocolate chip cookies, white chocolate/macadamia nut cookies, oatmeal/mandarin orange cookies... *pours big glass of milk...* all RIGHT... *sighs and smiles - chomp, gulp* oooooooooo... mmmmmm...good...

Bye.
 
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Man... they should make a anime version of a anti cookie monster. Like Godzilla and Kingkong... So you have like Sushi monster in japan vs. Cookie monster in USA, the dual between Tokyo Avenue and Sesame street.
 
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Tsunami said:
I've noticed...

Excuse me. I've been baking copious amount of cookies in the last couple of hours. They're ready to eat now. Yum! :wink: Big chewy chocolate chocolate chip cookies, white chocolate/macadamia nut cookies, oatmeal/mandarin orange cookies... *pours big glass of milk...* all RIGHT... *sighs and smiles - chomp, gulp* oooooooooo... mmmmmm...good...

Bye.
HEY! I didn't get any cookies...or milk... :mad: :cry:
 
  • #18
Evo said:
HEY! I didn't get any cookies...or milk... :mad: :cry:

Oh, look, Evo - there's still some crumbs on the plate! I'll split 'em with ya!
:-p
Next time double the recipe, Tsu! :smile:
 
  • #19
See, this is what trying to be mean gets you. =]

cookiemonster

Btw, I like M&Ms more, actually...
 
  • #20
United States Government.
Both the internet and the first nuclear bomb were created by US government sponsored projects. The nuclear bomb may be a bad thing but it lead to the creation of nuclear power plants; one of the most environmentally clean sources of power.
 
  • #21
ShawnD - didn't think of it like that. I agree.
 

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