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Just curious who everyone ranks as the best intellectual physicists in Australia
In your opinions, who are the top 10 living Australian physicists?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around opinions regarding the top 10 living Australian physicists, exploring the motivations behind ranking individuals in such categories and the subjective nature of these assessments.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express curiosity about who ranks as the best intellectual physicists in Australia.
- Others question the need for ranking individuals, suggesting it stems from human competitiveness.
- A participant mentions David Blair as a notable physicist, citing trust in previous votes and the appeal of his name.
- One participant humorously claims to be unaware of any physicists by name.
- Another participant makes a light-hearted comment about physicists being Egyptians, indicating a playful tone.
- A participant expresses a conditional willingness to choose their top 10 if assured that the individuals listed are indeed Australian and if an additional name is included.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on who the top physicists are, and multiple competing views regarding the motivations for ranking individuals are present.
Contextual Notes
The discussion lacks specific criteria for what constitutes "top" physicists, and there are no established definitions or metrics for evaluating contributions.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in the contributions of Australian physicists, as well as those curious about the subjective nature of ranking individuals in academic fields.
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Astronuc
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They've all contributed to different areas.
Why do folks feel compelled to list best or top 10 of people (or anything) in any category?
Why do folks feel compelled to list best or top 10 of people (or anything) in any category?
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Astronuc said:
Because humans are highly competitive animals.
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Don't know any of them by name
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David Blair.
I trust the judgment of those who have voted earlier.
Besides, his name is the most melodic, and that shouldn't count against him.
I trust the judgment of those who have voted earlier.
Besides, his name is the most melodic, and that shouldn't count against him.
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I thought all physicists were Egyptians now.
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If you promise me that all of those people are Austrailian, and add one more to your poll, then I will be able to choose my top 10.