Wonder if the top physicists get fanmail

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of whether top physicists, specifically Stephen Hawking, receive fan mail. Participants explore the idea of contacting prominent scientists and the likelihood of receiving a response.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to write to Stephen Hawking after reading "The Brief History of Time," questioning if it is a reasonable idea.
  • Another participant suggests that while it is possible to write to Hawking, responses may come from someone else due to his condition.
  • A different participant corrects the initial claim about Hawking's title, noting that he has not been knighted.
  • A humorous remark is made regarding Hawking's suitability for knighthood, adding a light-hearted tone to the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the appropriateness of writing to Hawking or the nature of responses he might provide, indicating multiple viewpoints on the topic.

Contextual Notes

There are assumptions about the nature of fan mail responses and the implications of Hawking's health condition that remain unexamined.

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OK, I was wondered about this. After I had read The Brief History of time, I thought I would be a good idea to write Sir Hawking an e-mail/letter/whatever. Than I realized, what an absurd idea that was. However, it makes me wonder if the top physicists get and fanmail.

I didn't know where to put this question, it didn't seem right to put it to physics, so I put it here. Hopfully some physicist-star is going to look at this thread :).
 
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You can certainly write to him, but due to his condition, you will likely receive a response from someone that responds to his fan letters.

Many scientists/authors will respond to you directly. It depends on what you've said and their schedule.
 


Tom83B said:
OK, I was wondered about this. After I had read The Brief History of time, I thought I would be a good idea to write Sir Hawking an e-mail/letter/whatever.

Stephen Hawking hasn't been knighted, so his title is not "Sir".
 


He wouldn't make a very good knight now would he?Sorry, I had to ;) hahaha
 

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