Meet Nikola Tesla: My FAVORITE Dead Scientist

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The discussion centers on which deceased scientists participants would like to meet, highlighting personal favorites and reasons for their choices. Nikola Tesla emerges as a popular figure, celebrated for his contributions and intriguing personality. Other notable mentions include Isaac Newton, with interest in discussing modern scientific theories, and Richard Feynman, recognized for his engaging character. Some participants express a preference for more relatable figures like Benjamin Franklin, while others reflect on the eccentricities of famous scientists. The conversation also touches on the quirks of historical figures, illustrating a blend of admiration and humor regarding their personalities.
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Which dead scientist...

...would you like to meet?

I would like to meet Nikola Tesla. My FAVORITE scientist...I once had a dream I met him (that is my most favorite dream, even better than the one where I met Einstein.. :rolleyes: ). Tesla is the greatest.

Anywho, your turn. :smile:
 
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Dirac spoke English, so he would be a natural choice. Of course, they always describe him as "taciturn" so it might be hard getting him to say much.

I would like to be able to tell Isaac Newton about Darwin's evolution theory and geology and paleontology and some other modern ideas, and see if I could talk him out of his belief in the Bible. Most people don't know that he wrote a great deal on the topic of Christian theology.
 
I don't think I would want to meet a dead scientist. Let's face it, most geniuses are weird.

If I had to choose, I think I would pick Ben Franklin. He's probably the most down to Earth famous scientist.
 
Wierd is right. I once saw a documentary about Marie Curie. One of the people interviewed worked with her. The guy, apparently, was a very respected geneticist, very "ingenius". The weird thing about him is that when he'd meet someone he'd never met before (or just someone he doesn't know very well or doesn't like), he talks to the person with the side of his head facing the person instead of his face. How annoying! haha.
 
What a jerk :biggrin:
 
I'm weird, but in a good, ninja-esque way.
 
Richard Feynmann. He seemed like a fun guy.
 
I'm with jimmy. Feynman!

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I'll say Fermi, just to be different, and because that's the name of my car.
 
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I would converse with Tesla about Faust.
 
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