Rocket Scientist are not as smart as previously thought

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The discussion humorously contrasts the complexities of rocket science and brain surgery, suggesting that while both fields require intelligence, they are not interchangeable. A participant shares a personal experience of mistakenly using the wrong measurement units while transferring helium, leading to a humorous mishap. The conversation evolves into light-hearted banter about the challenges of working with measurements, the quirks of science, and the absurdity of confusing rocket science with brain surgery. Participants share anecdotes about their experiences in science and the humorous side of making mistakes in technical work. The dialogue also touches on the nature of sound and animal behavior, particularly regarding crickets, adding a whimsical element to the discussion. Overall, the thread maintains a playful tone while exploring the themes of error and expertise in scientific fields.
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^^^^^^^^^ :smile:
 
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Moonbear said:
:smile: Having done brain surgery, I usually joke "It's not like it's rocket science." But I think both are prone to the same errors...why can't they make a metric ruler that does NOT have inches on the other side? I can't count how many times I've carefully gotten everything lined up on x-rays, got the ruler perfectly squared up to measure distances to target sites, and then realized I was holding it the wrong way and about to measure in inches.
So you specialize in performing brain surgery on rocket scientist?
 

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