Predictions for the 2022 Physics Nobel Prize

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around predictions for the 2022 Physics Nobel Prize, exploring various opinions on potential winners and the nature of the prize this year. The scope includes speculative predictions and humorous commentary.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a humorous take on their chances of winning the Nobel Prize, stating they will not win one.
  • One participant suggests that the prize may focus on applied or technical advancements, noting a trend of fundamental physics prizes in recent years.
  • A quote attributed to N. Bohr highlights the difficulty of making predictions about the future.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a lighthearted tone regarding their own chances of winning, but there is no consensus on specific predictions for the prize itself or the nature of the awarded work.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes humorous exchanges that may distract from serious predictions, and the opinions expressed are speculative without any definitive claims about the Nobel Prize outcomes.

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Summary: Predictions for the 2022 Physics Nobel Prize

As the Nobel week is coming closer, what are your predictions for this year Nobel Prize in physics?
 
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I predict that I will not win one.
 
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Dale said:
I predict that I will not win one.
Me too (not two).
 
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This year I think it will be something applied/technical given that there has been only fundamental physics prizes from 2019
 
Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future.
- N. Bohr
 
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BillTre said:
Me too (not two).
Me tree (not three).
 
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Demystifier said:
Me tree (not three).
Me ...Fore!
 
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