Who Was Einstein's Favorite Physicist?

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The discussion revolves around the humorous and philosophical inquiry into who Albert Einstein's favorite physicist might be, leading to a playful exploration of the concept of having favorites in general. Participants question the necessity of assigning favorites, suggesting that idealizing individuals can create unrealistic expectations. The conversation touches on Einstein's personality, noting his self-identification as a "lone traveler" and his preference for solitude over social connections. There are light-hearted references to other figures in physics, such as Niels Bohr and Sir Isaac Newton, while also incorporating jokes and playful banter about the topic. Ultimately, the thread highlights the balance between humor and serious reflection on Einstein's legacy and the nature of admiration in science.
  • #31
j/w why is it tht a 100 people will post abt a crazy topic but no one will help me with my homework :(
 
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jameslat said:
j/w why is it tht a 100 people will post abt a crazy topic but no one will help me with my homework :(

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?
 
  • #33
i understand this. i didn't ask the original question.

but still doesn't help me understand springs :(
 
  • #34
jameslat said:
i understand this. i didn't ask the original question.

but still doesn't help me understand springs :(

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:
images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRdEIbxtJzGXOV2DFrBW-0XvgyfKdBWONfHfdXveaqauMih4HUOdg.jpg

Good now?
 
  • #35
omg! i totally get springs now!
lol
-sarcasm-

js i like this forums sense of humor :)
 

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