Dawin's Regret

I have a feeling that if you took the time to read books by scientists, dizzy, you would find that they are as passionate about science as you are about poetry.

You may also find that there are more poets and artists with an analytical approach to their art than you might think...

Everyone is human; a mix of emotionality and rationality. Some may lean more one way than the other, but doing so does not decide one's profession, preferences, or how likable they are.

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Originally Posted by dizzydoll

There are a few Kiki but dont you think the vast majority pigeon-hole themselves into one extreme or the other?

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No, as MarkBastable. I would rather argue the opposite: that there are very few people who only do the one or the other.

Niamh summed it up.

I suppose there are more examples in orderto prove you wrong, than there are to prove you right...

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Originally Posted by Katy North

I have a feeling that if you took the time to read books by scientists, dizzy, you would find that they are as passionate about science as you are about poetry.

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You're absolutely right Katy. I didn't spend several years of my life getting a B. Sci. because I'm a robot and the arts simply repulsed me. I decided to study science because I love to understand how things function, and I'm fascinated particularly with biological systems. Moreover, they don't do it for money because science doesn't pay, most scientist live out an unremarkable life of toil for ****ty pay to advance our knowledge just a smidgen and never get any recognition. Even scientist doing remarkable things never get any more recognition than a blurb in a popular science magazine. Not to mention people like me, lab technicians, who just do technical work and not research. Although, to be honest I'm constantly on the lookout for a way out of lab work.

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Originally Posted by Katy North

I have a feeling that if you took the time to read books by scientists, dizzy, you would find that they are as passionate about science as you are about poetry.

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Oh yeah, that's definately true. In fact, I find that scientists generally tend to be really funny and you can feel their passion through the pages. They also have a pretty wide range of knowledge in the arts, you can find references to classical mythology and literature in practically every branch of science.

Hey pip - how about field work? Collecting data and stuff like that. I've always thought that sounded like a fun job, you'd be bored by the repitition but you'd get to live outside and have adventures.

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Originally Posted by JuniperWoolf

Hey pip - how about field work? Collecting data and stuff like that. I've always thought that sounded like a fun job, you'd be bored by the repitition but you'd get to live outside and have adventures.

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I'm hoping to win the lottery and retire at 23, that would be fantastic.

:hurray: Wow this thread is hot :mad5:... so coool

I agree scientists have to be open to new ideas and changes, they are logical intellectuals and I have noticed many are a lot of fun to be around. On the other hand accountants are logical intellectuals who are no fun to be around. lol

At times I am open to the point of foolishness... but wouldnt change a thing, watching or reading others reactions is what tickles my fancy. lol

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All the world is a stage
and all the men and women
merely players
They have their exits
and their entrances
And one man in his time
plays many parts

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But since we are on the subject of Darwin..... I enjoy your feedback:D

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Originally Posted by MarkBastable

Incidentally, here's a pretty amazing marriage of the creative and the mathematical, which I think demonstrates emotional and logical talents being simultaneously applied.

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:hurray: that is delightful Mark, thank you for sharing... now thats fun, if I hadnt been here I would have missed it :thumbsup:

I think Darwin would have loved this:
Philosophy for Old Age

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