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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a quiz titled "Which Scientist Said What," where participants share their scores and experiences with the quiz. The focus is on recalling quotes attributed to various scientists, with participants reflecting on their knowledge and guesses regarding the quotes. The conversation includes elements of personal anecdotes and historical context related to the scientists mentioned.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express surprise at their scores, with several achieving high marks through guessing.
  • Others mention specific quotes they found challenging, indicating a mix of familiarity and uncertainty with the scientists' sayings.
  • A few participants reflect on their reasoning for selecting certain answers, often attributing their choices to personal biases or historical knowledge.
  • Some participants note that they guessed based on perceived characteristics of the scientists, such as their personalities or fields of study.
  • There are repeated mentions of specific scientists like Newton, Curie, Oppenheimer, and Feynman, with varying degrees of recognition and misattribution among participants.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share their individual scores and experiences, but there is no consensus on the difficulty of the quiz or the accuracy of the quotes attributed to the scientists. Multiple competing views on the familiarity and recognition of the quotes remain evident.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the quotes and their attributions, indicating that their answers were often based on educated guesses or personal interpretations rather than definitive knowledge.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to those who enjoy quizzes related to science history, quotes from notable scientists, or the interplay between scientific thought and personal expression.

  • #31
8...mostly from remembering them vaguely, a few guesses!
 
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  • #32
Another really fun quiz! I got 7 / 12 ... there was one in particular that really surprised me, as I had never really associated Newton with any sense of humility, despite having read this quote from him before.
 
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  • #33
Whoa, I got 9 out of 12. not bad
 

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