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j/w why is it tht a 100 people will post abt a crazy topic but no one will help me with my homework :(
Who Was Einstein's Favorite Physicist?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the lighthearted question of who might have been Albert Einstein's favorite physicist. Participants explore various humorous and philosophical angles regarding the concept of having a "favorite" in general, while also touching on Einstein's relationships with other scientists and his personal views.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants humorously suggest that Einstein's favorite physicist could be himself or even fictional characters like "Zweistein."
- Others question the necessity of having a favorite physicist, proposing that admiration can be diverse and multifaceted.
- A few participants reference Einstein's relationships, mentioning Mileva and Niels Bohr, discussing their influence and contrasting personalities.
- There are jokes about Einstein's historical contributions, including playful misattributions and humorous comments about his life.
- One participant suggests that the question of favorites may be less important than understanding the reasons behind such preferences.
- Some participants express frustration over the perceived silliness of the topic in contrast to more serious inquiries, such as homework help.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally do not reach a consensus on the question of Einstein's favorite physicist, with multiple competing views and humorous interpretations present throughout the discussion.
Contextual Notes
The discussion includes playful banter and sarcasm, which may obscure serious inquiries. Some participants express confusion about the relevance of the original question to more technical topics like physics homework.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in the humorous and philosophical aspects of historical figures in science, as well as those who enjoy lighthearted discussions about physics and its personalities.
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FlexGunship
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jameslat said:
Your question was: "Who was Einstein's favorite physicist?"
You told us that it "just occurred" to you to wonder about this. Now it's homework? So firstly, your premise was essentially a fabrication, and even if we put that aside you're asking us to answer a question that is fundamentally unanswerable by anyone except Einstein!
I suspect the goal of your homework was for you to give some critical thought to the problem and devise a reason why a particular physicist might have influenced or even inspired Einstein to perform the work he did. Now it's a question of your own imagination!
You are asking us to imagine what you might think a dead scientist's favorite scientist would be.
And you're getting on our cases for being silly?
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jameslat
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i understand this. i didn't ask the original question.
but still doesn't help me understand springs :(
but still doesn't help me understand springs :(
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FlexGunship
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jameslat said:
Uh. Okay. Shame on me, I guess, for making a bad assumption. Buuuut... you're asking for... to get help in... a totally unrelated... on a forum of...
Just... sorry. Springs look like this:
Good now?
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jameslat
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omg! i totally get springs now!
lol
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js i like this forums sense of humor :)
lol
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js i like this forums sense of humor :)
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