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It might help to note that specific quote was in the following context; Pasterski first attracted the attention of the scientific and academic community after
by zaroth 10y ago
It might help to note that specific quote was in the following context;
Pasterski first attracted the attention of the scientific and academic community after single-handedly building her own single-engine airplane in 2008, at age 14, and documenting the process on YouTube. [1]
At age 16, she piloted the aircraft herself over Lake Michigan, becoming the youngest person ever to fly their own plane.
Then comes the quote.
If this quote was referencing 23-year old Sabrina I agree it would be patronizing. In reference to a 14 year old building an airplane and then flying it, I'd say it's pretty spot on.
Seriously, watch the video.
[1] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blVmHo_8bmA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blVmHo_8bmA
- r00t- 10y agoShe's not a genius, she's rich. I'm sure a lot of people could build amazing things but don't have the money or family support to do so.
- anothercomment 10y agoSame with the "did nuclear fusion in their bedroom" crowd. Although both (planes and fusion) demonstrate a certain level of capability. But the steps to take are already known, doing it takes initiative, ability to understand the steps and the money to pay for it.