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Like would you rather be someone like einstein, witten, Newton or gauss or be a politician like Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, Obama, etc.
WannabeNewton said:Hmm...try and unravel the mind of god or waste time attacking another political party because the one I am affiliated is better...
micromass said:I wouldn't mind being a politician though. That way I can take care that more money goes to education and research. I'd love to see a politician that would take care that every person has the same opportunities in life...
gaussianblur said:Heheheh, you might have forgot about this thing called POLITICAL POWER PRESSURE and 24/7 CABLE NEWS. :P
gaussianblur said:You are all atheists, though, right? Republicans want to incorporate Jesus into the classroom. How does that make you feel?
micromass said:I wouldn't mind being a politician though. That way I can take care that more money goes to education and research. I'd love to see a politician that would take care that every person has the same opportunities in life...
arildno said:I want to be a slave owner.
I will be good to my slaves, as long as they behave properly and are sufficiently deferential, and make my existence comfortable.
What I find most annoying in my daily life is that grubby stuff lodging itself between my toes.Galron said:Physicist>mathematician>politician.
Politicians mostly start with the best of intentions but the system grinds them down or they become corrupt, there are few if any honest politicians.
I think you have to be fantastic at maths from the get go to really succeed there or just be very diligent. I suppose the same goes for physics but you can at least pick and chose the areas where the maths you are weak in are not so prevalent.
That's a good aim to have with slaves. I would suggest you treat them fairly and harshly with a stick when they do bad. Having a personal footstool couldn't go amiss either, there's nothing like a man or woman's (let's not be sexist) back for comfortable repose.
arildno said:What I find most annoying in my daily life is that grubby stuff lodging itself between my toes.
To keep my toes clean from that would require one full time slave, at least.
Like..?daveyrocket said:Politics, definitely. You get a lot more chicks that way.
daveyrocket said:Politics, definitely. You get a lot more chicks that way.
daveyrocket said:hahaha no no, you don't date other politicians! You go for the interns, the secretaries, or you hire expensive prostitutes and hope that there are no federal authorities with wire taps around.
Galron said:Yeah but you have to give up so much. Your honour, integrity, what you think: what a pole of the electorate tells you they think, what your spin Doctors tell you to think and say so that you say it just right to appeal to the maximal number of voters. Your dress, the way you do your hair. Everything. Now don't get me wrong I'm sure there are some perks but politics requires a lot of giving your soul to your pundits and staff. It's also often an 18 hour day if you get anywhere near some influence. The workload is hell and you probably have very little time for the women/men.
Quite assuming you have time. A prostitute is the most expedient way, because of course your wife/husband/partner will be too busy to service you, being as she or he is part of the spin package.
Constantinos said:Philosophy is not a science, as well as mathematics (in my view) and I'm not claiming that in my post.
Also if we take this definition for pseudoscience:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudoscience"
then I don't see how it's a pseudoscience either. As far as I know, mainstream philosophers don't claim to be doing science.
And philosophy isn't all that "bad". The scientific method comes from philosophy! Or the fact that we accept that the world is knowable and it can be known through experience (empiricism). How could a physicist proceed to do physics if he believed that we can't know anything of the world that exists outside our senses?
I prefer to do both anonymously. I don't care for celebrity.gaussianblur said:Like would you rather be someone like einstein, witten, Newton or gauss or be a politician like Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, Obama, etc.
Both roles have the potential to have a significant impact on society, but in different ways. As a mathematician or physicist, you have the ability to discover and develop new theories and technologies that can greatly advance our understanding of the world and improve our daily lives. As a politician, you have the power to create and implement policies that can directly affect the lives of individuals and shape the direction of society as a whole.
Becoming an influential mathematician or physicist typically requires a higher level of education, including a doctoral degree in the field. This can take anywhere from 4-8 years of post-secondary education. On the other hand, becoming a politician does not necessarily require a specific degree or level of education, but it does require a deep understanding of political systems, policies, and effective communication skills.
The salary for both roles can vary greatly depending on factors such as experience, location, and specific job duties. Generally, influential mathematicians and physicists tend to have higher salaries due to the specialized skills and knowledge required for their work. However, successful politicians can also earn high salaries, especially if they hold high-level positions such as president or prime minister.
Yes, it is possible to have a career in both fields. Many influential scientists have also held political positions or advised governments on scientific matters. However, it can be challenging to balance both roles and may require a significant amount of time and dedication.
This is subjective and can vary depending on the specific contributions and actions of the individual in each role. However, it can be argued that influential mathematicians and physicists have the potential to leave a lasting impact on future generations through their discoveries and advancements in science and technology. On the other hand, politicians have the power to shape policies and decisions that can have long-term effects on society and future generations.