Psychology NOT religion

[Taz-in-Space]

"and have their legs and necks chained so that they cannot move, and can only see before them, being prevented by the chains from turning round their heads." Plato

Wasn't Plato a teacher? Sounds like maybe he was!

[Kamog]

That is refering to a story in which there are prisoners chained up inside a dark cave. They are in a position in which they can only see shadows on the wall when some people from the outside walk past, carrying treasures. One day, one of the prisoners breaks free and sees the outside world for the first time. When he returns to the cave to tell the other prisoners, they think he's crazy.

... or something like that.

[mlmbd]

Kamog, Physics NOT philosophy, eh. A well rounded physicist can use philosophy.

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[Cheeze]

And a very round physicist could use some exercise and a better diet.

[Kamog]

My favorite physicist is Richard P. Feynman. He won the Nobel Prize in 1965 for his work in quantum electrodynamics.

Like many great thinkers, Feynman was very well rounded. Not only did he study other areas of science such as chemistry and biology, he painted and played drums and other musical instruments.

His book, "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!" is a fascinating and very entertaining book. I highly recommend it.

[mlmbd]

Kamog, excellent choice. An QED, is interesting stuff. Well, to some it interesting anyway!

My favorite physicist would have to, but not limited to, Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac or Enrico Fermi. Their early work in the field (no pun intended) set the stage for present day theory. Both Nobel Prize winners as well.

Oh, I have read "Surely You're Joking" by Mr. Feynman!

Cheeze, LOL

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[mlmbd]

Kamog, you would happen to be a member of IAMP, would you? As for reading. Might try, if you haven't already that is; "Infinite in All Directions" (1988) or "Disturbing the Universe" (1979) both by Freeman J. Dyson.

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