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The discussion revolves around how participants like to spend their free time after engaging in mathematics and physics. It includes a variety of hobbies and interests, reflecting personal preferences and activities outside of academic pursuits.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants enjoy programming, specifically in Python and C++, as well as web development with HTML.
  • Video gaming is a common pastime mentioned by multiple participants, with some expressing enjoyment in competitive multiplayer games.
  • Editing Wikipedia articles is noted as a hobby by a few participants, who share their experiences correcting factual and spelling errors.
  • Several participants mention outdoor activities such as cycling, swimming, and various sports as part of their leisure time.
  • Music is a recurring theme, with participants discussing playing instruments like guitar and piano, as well as their feelings about not performing publicly.
  • Some participants express interest in crafting activities, such as plastic canvas needlework and woodworking.
  • There is a humorous exchange regarding the definition of hobbies and jobs, with participants sharing their perspectives on the overlap between the two.
  • One participant mentions photography and astronomy as part of their interests, alongside traditional hobbies like reading and watching TV shows.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a variety of hobbies, but there is no consensus on a singular definition of what constitutes a hobby, leading to some playful debate about the nature of leisure activities.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the definitions of hobbies and jobs, indicating a lack of clarity in how these concepts overlap or differ.

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Individuals interested in leisure activities, hobbies related to STEM fields, or those looking for inspiration on how to balance academic pursuits with personal interests may find this discussion engaging.

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I guess I just want to know how you like to spend your free time after hours and hours of maths and physics. Do you have a specific hobby or collecting? etc.
For me since I dedicated 4 hours a day to my study, I usually like to program little things on Python, and learn more about programming for example C++ and Html etc. I also play badminton and do target shooting on the weekends, I also love to teach people maths!
 
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I play video games.
 


SHISHKABOB said:
I play video games.

Your life seems like such a thrill ;)
 


I like to go on the net and edit stuff. Just the other day, I edited the Scateering theory wikipedia article with 36 factual errors.

P.S. I am a high-level nerd. :smile:
 


Cbray said:
Your life seems like such a thrill ;)

it's quite thrilling, I enjoy myself thoroughly
 


I do plastic canvas.
 


Major hobbies: tennis, music, the beach, bike riding, the yard. Minor hobbies: cooking, physics, math, chess engines, movies.
 
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berkeman's profile said:
Interests

Swim, bike, run, motocross, camping, hunting, scuba/free diving, outdoor activities and sports.
 


Cycling, Video Games, mathematics, guitar/piano.

Nothing wrong with playing video games.
 
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failexam said:
I like to go on the net and edit stuff. Just the other day, I edited the Scateering theory wikipedia article with 36 factual errors.
Me too. I just edited the scattering theory article and removed 37 spelling errors.
 
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Jimmy Snyder said:
Me too. I just edited the scattering theory article and removed 37 spelling errors.
Hey, I just put those errors in there. It's a hobby of mine.
 
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My hobbies include music, gardening, and bird-watching.

Though my electric guitars don't gently weep - they would sob, since they never get out to play in public anymore. I should sell them (probably really cheap) to some young musicians who might give them new lives.
 
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turbo said:
My hobbies include music, gardening, and bird-watching.

Though my electric guitars don't gently weep - they would sob, since they never get out to play in public anymore. I should sell them (probably really cheap) to some young musicians who might give them new lives.
Just wondering, do you still practice/play? I hope you don't sell all your instruments, because I think you would miss them.
 
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ThomasT said:
Just wondering, do you still practice/play? I hope you don't sell all your instruments, because I think you would miss them.
I have a custom-made Augostino dread that I would never sell. I also have a small rosewood (cedar-topped) Taylor that is a joy. Can't part with them, but the electric instruments are not that dear to me. It's not that practical to take electrical guitars out on the back deck for a bit of entertainment. Grab one of the acoustics, and it's OK.
 
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My passion is 'figuring out'

And sometimes I shoot pictures.
 
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Mine? Calculus, C++, The Big Bang Theory (the show), and Minecraft.
 
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Do hookers and blow count?
 
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Andre said:
My passion is 'figuring out'

And sometimes I shoot pictures.

Feynman?
 
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Evo said:
I do plastic canvas.

What is plastic canvas?
 
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Video games ( haven't been able to play recently, it's been hell ), wrestling, weightlifting ( I love lifting ), soccer, maths, physics.
 
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Drakkith said:
What is plastic canvas?

Google.
 
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Using Blender (a 3d modelling program) to make mods for one of my favourite game Re-volt.
Listening music, playing the same game just mentioned, and Youtube for searching new music.
 
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daveb said:
Do hookers and blow count?

:smile:
 
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I can't believe nobody said Remote Control Car/Boat/Plane Toys.

Pretty wild that video games can be a hobby, long way from Super Mario Bros. & Duck Hunt.

Lately I enjoy a boxing video game that I play online. What a hoot. It seems to capture some of the "strategic" side of boxing.

by the way, what is a "hobby"?
 
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nitsuj said:
I can't believe nobody said Remote Control Car/Boat/Plane Toys.

Pretty wild that video games can be a hobby, long way from Super Mario Bros. & Duck Hunt.

Lately I enjoy a boxing video game that I play online. What a hoot. It seems to capture some of the "strategic" side of boxing.

by the way, what is a "hobby"?

it's something you do in your off time, something that you enjoy doing and you do it of your own free will

video games are something I do for pleasure. I do a lot of other things, but video games are the most fun for me. Especially multiplayer games. They add a competitive aspect.
 
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And what is a job? :smile:
 
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nitsuj said:
And what is a job? :smile:

it's something you do for a living

for some people these things overlap, ofc. But you wouldn't call it a hobby if it was making you a living.
 
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SHISHKABOB said:
it's something you do for a living

for some people these things overlap, ofc. But you wouldn't call it a hobby if it was making you a living.
There are times when you can make money from a hobby. I used to be able to make $30+ per hour on weekends playing music in taverns. That was not a "living" because I was unwilling to waste all my evenings playing in bars. That's a hard life.
 
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flight sim, and videogames, reading, astronomy, walking, tv shows and movies, and classical music. I also play classical piano.
 

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