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flyingpig
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If you are a physicist/mathematician and you are influential, chances are you will have something named after you. Money can't buy that right? Right...?
Would you rather be an influential mathematician/physicist or politican?
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The discussion centers around a comparison between the lives and impacts of influential scientists, such as Einstein and Newton, versus politicians like Obama and Clay. Participants express a preference for understanding the world through science rather than engaging in politics, which they view as corrupt and opportunistic. There's a sentiment that while politicians can influence funding for education and research, the political system often compromises integrity and intentions. Some participants express a desire for a balance between scientific inquiry and political action, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and personal integrity over the pursuit of power. The conversation also touches on the perceived superficiality and demands of a political career, contrasting it with the intellectual rigor of scientific fields. Ultimately, the preference leans towards valuing knowledge and understanding over political influence, with a recognition of the challenges both domains present.
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