Today (April 18, 2005) 50th anniversary of Einstein's death

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The discussion revolves around the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Albert Einstein's death, exploring the significance of this event in public consciousness and media representation. Participants express differing views on whether such anniversaries should be celebrated or commemorated, and reflect on Einstein's impact on everyday life.

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  • Some participants note that many people are unaware of how Einstein's contributions have affected their daily lives.
  • There is a critique of media coverage, with one participant expressing disappointment that Einstein's anniversary received less attention than the pope's election.
  • Participants discuss the meaning of "anniversary," with some suggesting it implies a celebration, while others argue it can simply denote a chronological marker.
  • One participant expresses a desire to celebrate Einstein's life on his birthday and to remember him on the anniversary of his death.
  • Another participant questions the appropriateness of celebrating a death anniversary, suggesting that commemoration may be more fitting.
  • There is a humorous remark about wishing to communicate with Einstein if faster-than-light travel were possible.

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Participants express differing opinions on the interpretation of "anniversary" and whether it should be associated with celebration or commemoration. There is no consensus on how to approach the anniversary of Einstein's death.

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Discussions about the implications of media representation and the cultural significance of commemorating historical figures are present, but no resolutions or definitive conclusions are reached.

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Most people have no idea how Einstein changed their everyday lives in ways they can't even imagine.

What's sad, however, is this: on the front page of the Montreal Gazette today is a huge picture of the cardinals with news about the pope election; meanwhile, the anniversary of Einstein's death is on the second page, way down at the bottom, in a little square, barely mentioned.
 
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Isn't "anniversary" equal to "Fest"(Ger.),as in a joyful celebration?Should we COMMEMORATE Einstein's death,or celebrate it...?:rolleyes:

Daniel.
 
My dictionary gives two definitions of anniversary, both a purely chronological one and the celebration one. I meant the former.
 
dextercioby said:
Isn't "anniversary" equal to "Fest"(Ger.),as in a joyful celebration?Should we COMMEMORATE Einstein's death,or celebrate it...?:rolleyes:

Daniel.

I think its traditional to celebrate a birthday of a man, and ''remember a man for who they were'' on their death date.

Einstine was a great man (whom I wish to speak to if I can just figure out v > c travel roflmfao) when it came to physics.
 
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eNathan said:
Einstine was a great man (whom I wish to speak to if I can just figure out v > c travel roflmfao) when it came to physics.

wouldnt we all
 
dextercioby said:
Isn't "anniversary" equal to "Fest"(Ger.),as in a joyful celebration?Should we COMMEMORATE Einstein's death,or celebrate it...?:rolleyes:

"Anniversary" is purely chronological.
 
Anniversary is not.It has double sense,as any dictionary would show.

Daniel.
 
I concede; however, I don't find "celebration" inherently implied by "anniversary". Just as we can celebrate an anniversary, so can we commemorate it.
 
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Icebreaker said:
Most people have no idea how Einstein changed their everyday lives in ways they can't even imagine.

What's sad, however, is this: on the front page of the Montreal Gazette today is a huge picture of the cardinals with news about the pope election; meanwhile, the anniversary of Einstein's death is on the second page, way down at the bottom, in a little square, barely mentioned.

Well, it is a newspaper, not an oldspaper!
 
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jdavel said:
Well, it is a newspaper, not an oldspaper!

What does this mean? I do think they should have gave Einstine a larger article and maybe a short bio. I wounder where he is now :rolleyes:
 

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