Unraveling the Enigma of Edward Witten: The Genius Behind the Scientist

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The discussion revolves around the figure of Edward Witten, exploring his contributions to mathematics and physics, personal experiences with him, and perceptions of his character and intellect. Participants share links to resources and express admiration for Witten's work and persona.

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  • Participants inquire about the story behind Edward Witten's genius and experiences of working with him.
  • Some participants share links to Wikipedia and interviews to provide background information on Witten.
  • There are mentions of Witten's family background, including his daughter's work in statistics and machine learning, and his father's contributions to relativity.
  • Admiration is expressed regarding Witten's calm demeanor and clarity in communication, with some participants noting his soft voice.
  • A participant expresses a desire to meet Witten for mentorship, reflecting on the competitive nature of aspiring physicists.

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The discussion does not present any consensus, as it primarily consists of personal reflections and shared resources rather than a debate or contestation of ideas.

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Participants share various resources and personal anecdotes without delving into technical discussions or critiques of Witten's work.

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Individuals interested in the life and contributions of Edward Witten, as well as those curious about the intersection of mathematics and physics.

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What’s the story behind the genius of Edward Witten?
How is to work with him?
Have you ever had him as a professor?
How can he be such a good mathematician and a physicist?( retorical hahah.)
 
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If I have the grades, I hope to meet him and ask him to mentoring me, but is just a dream, because there are out there all of very intelligent wannabe physicists.
He is my look to physicist.
(I new a bit from him, since two years now.)
 

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