The discussion centers around the question of who is the smartest living physicist, with participants suggesting names like Edward Witten and Brian May. The consensus is that determining the "smartest" physicist is inherently subjective, as it depends on various factors such as the field of physics and the criteria for intelligence. The conversation highlights the lack of an objective answer to this question, emphasizing the personal nature of such evaluations.
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WannabeNewton said:Brian May.