Who is your favorite physicist and why?

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The discussion centers around users sharing their favorite physicists, highlighting personal connections and attributes that resonate with them. Richard Feynman emerges as a popular choice due to his approachable nature and commitment to making physics accessible to everyone, as well as his criticism of academic elitism. Other notable mentions include Albert Einstein for his humanitarian efforts and unique contributions to science, and figures like Niels Bohr and Enrico Fermi for their significant impacts in the field. The conversation also touches on the personalities of these scientists, with some users favoring those who were not only brilliant but also had engaging or relatable characteristics. The dialogue reflects a mix of admiration for scientific achievements and personal qualities, showcasing the diverse reasons individuals connect with these historical figures.
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Wow, by what criteria do you guys choose the physicists? Everyone mentioned here (apart from Buzz Lightyear) has done a great contribution to the physics we know today. Do you choose them because of the topics they studied or excelled at? In that case, it's probably Faraday or Thomson for me.

Other than that, Eratosthenes seems to be a cool guy. He's idea of how to measure Earth's diameter, in my opinion, is quite an achievement for the era he lived in.

Or do you choose them because of their personalities and scandals caused?
 
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Dirac.
 

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