Well, thank you, Professor Catto, back in the days before he became so important, he would walk around the city and sit in the cafes with his students and listen to thoughts we had about metaphysics (if you will.) He had a way of tying our ideas directly into established physics. He would ground our imagination and encourage us to use that part of our thinking when learning the basics of physics.
He was very generous with his time and willingness to share. I think I still have one of his poems. (not going to post in public.)
Even though I am not able to reach him anymore, he remains the single most inspiring teacher in my educational experience.
From what I read about Einstein, I think Einstein would have liked him because Prof Catto was so open minded. This I compare to professors I have had since who have been totally unwilling to listen to the raw imagination that is a result of running in and out of basic concepts of physics.
