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Beauty_pact
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19 Sep 2011, 9:06 am

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No, any criticism of Dr. Feynman can only be explained by an utter lack of sophistication on the part of the critic.


Any? That means he's perfect, in that case. And for the record, I have hatred bubbling out of me in any direction... it's just a matter of keeping it under control. I'm just so tired of humanity.

Thanks for advertising me, before, by the way. Who knows, maybe you posting that link, there, will prove to lead to me finally finding my true love.



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19 Sep 2011, 9:45 am

Fnord wrote:
No, any criticism of Dr. Feynman can only be explained by an utter lack of sophistication on the part of the critic.


Feynman was just as capable of error as any other first rate scientist. Look at Albert Einstein. His negative take on quantum theory was erroneous even though he helped to found it with his Nobel prize winning paper on the photoelectric effect.

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19 Sep 2011, 11:26 am

ruveyn wrote:
Fnord wrote:
No, any criticism of Dr. Feynman can only be explained by an utter lack of sophistication on the part of the critic.
Feynman was just as capable of error as any other first rate scientist. Look at Albert Einstein. His negative take on quantum theory was erroneous even though he helped to found it with his Nobel prize winning paper on the photoelectric effect. ruveyn

Good point. Let me modify my claim by saying, "In my opinion, any unwarranted criticism of Dr. Feynman can be explained by an utter lack of sophistication on the part of the critic."


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19 Sep 2011, 7:31 pm

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Let me modify my claim by saying, "In my opinion, any unwarranted criticism of Dr. Feynman can be explained by an utter lack of sophistication on the part of the critic."


Why is it that it is okay with you that this man belittles those who may be very read on matters of UFO's/USO's, but I cannot belittle him in return? Is it because he has won the Nobel Prize?



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19 Sep 2011, 7:43 pm

Beauty_pact wrote:
Fnord wrote:
Let me modify my claim by saying, "In my opinion, any unwarranted criticism of Dr. Feynman can be explained by an utter lack of sophistication on the part of the critic."


Why is it that it is okay with you that this man belittles those who may be very read on matters of UFO's/USO's, but I cannot belittle him in return? Is it because he has won the Nobel Prize?


You are talking about folks who well read on the ill-founded. The problem with UFXs is there is not substantial physical evidence to support their existence or nature. Combined with the fact that the nearest star system which could have a planet with intelligent life is too far away from us for them to reach us. What you have is a lot of bogus pseudo testimony the likes of which could not stand up in any court.

Physics is based on fact, carefully observed and measured and totally objective. Physics is based on vetted and reproducible measurements of operations. UFXs are based on hot air and vapor.

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