Insights Interview with a Physics Mentor: Nugatory - Comments

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The discussion centers around a new PF Insights post featuring an interview with a physics mentor, highlighting the importance of clarity and completeness in understanding complex concepts. A notable point raised is the logical principle regarding free speech limitations, specifically the famous example of shouting "Fire!" in a crowded theater, which emphasizes the need to navigate difficult scenarios for deeper understanding. Participants express appreciation for the insights shared in the interview and engage with the content by discussing personal perceptions and experiences related to the mentor's story. There is also a query about proper quoting techniques from the interview, indicating a desire for accurate representation of the ideas discussed.
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greg-bernhardt submitted a new PF Insights post

Interview with a Physics Mentor: Nugatory

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Although my then-girlfriend didn’t form quite the right mental image when she heard that I was “hacking on the Eunuchs’ colonel”.
Priceless!
 
So what is the logically coherent principle behind the lack of protection for shouting "Fire!" in a crowded theatre?
 
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I like this passage:

"This sense that clarity and completeness come from working through the hard corner cases… That’s applicable everywhere in life."

Great little motivator.

P.S How do I quote something properly from the actual interview?
 
What a wonderfully interesting story! I might comment that, for some reason, I always pictured you living and working in England. Go figure.
 
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