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TheQuietOne
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I grew up with Lego Bricks and know they make for great models. Always wondered how many scientists use Lego Bricks? (Even just to play/build with them)?
Lego Masters: Scientists Who Use Lego Bricks for Models/Play
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the use of Lego bricks by scientists and enthusiasts, exploring their applications in modeling, creativity, and play. Participants share personal experiences with Lego, including its use in educational settings and as a medium for creative expression.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant wonders about the prevalence of scientists using Lego bricks for modeling or play.
- Another mentions using Lego in an introductory robotics course to build autonomous robots, highlighting its practical advantages.
- Several participants share nostalgic memories of building Lego towns and sets, emphasizing creativity and personal enjoyment.
- A participant notes the limited access to Lego bricks in their childhood due to cost, sharing a specific memory of a small beach house set.
- One participant describes their elaborate Lego mansion creation, which was ultimately destroyed by siblings, illustrating the playful aspect of Lego building.
- Another participant shares their experience of transforming a spaceship into a pirate ship, showcasing the imaginative potential of Lego.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the enjoyment and creative potential of Lego bricks, but there is no consensus on the extent of their use among scientists or in professional settings.
Contextual Notes
Some contributions reflect personal experiences and nostalgia rather than technical or scientific discussions about Lego's applications in modeling or research.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to educators, hobbyists, and those curious about the intersection of play and science, particularly in the context of using Lego as a tool for creativity and learning.
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Joppy
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For an introductory robotics subject at my university we used lego to build a couple of autonomous robots : ). Lego definitely has its advantages in situations like this. No need to have actual parts sourced from various places etc.
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I had a whole Lego town as a kid. I loved the creativity.
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TheQuietOne
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I have gotten Lego Bricks for my b-day as long as I can remember, in fact, as far as I can remember all the Lego sets I ever remember getting were Star Wars.
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jackwhirl
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As an aspiring young ninja I would deploy my caltrops in a haphazard, yet thorough, manner.
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I play Lego with my kids daily.
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Sophia
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I only had one original Lego in my life because it used to be extremely expensive and only few kids had it.
It was a tiny set for building a beach house. There were also palms and a boat. I liked it but was a bit disappointed because there were not many bricks to build with.
It was a tiny set for building a beach house. There were also palms and a boat. I liked it but was a bit disappointed because there were not many bricks to build with.
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ProfuselyQuarky
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Ha! I'm 15 but I still can't help playing with legos sometimes. I used to have the sets, but figured that designing my own was even better. I believe that my masterpiece was a mansion that I built that included a kitchen with an island, oven that opened, and fridge; a living room with a fire place, grand piano, and working sliding door entrance to the backyard (which had a garden and seesaw); a bathroom with a tiled shower, toilet, and sink; two bedrooms that both had desks with swivel chairs and balconies (one also had a bunk bed with ladder); and a garage that opened like a real one with a workshop area and car.
But then it was destroyed by giant house-breaking monsters (i.e. siblings). Good times
But then it was destroyed by giant house-breaking monsters (i.e. siblings). Good times
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TheQuietOne
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My masterpeice was a Benny Spaceship that I turned into a pirate ship w\ propeller
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TheQuietOne
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Didn't last long
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