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This is an oddly structured argument, which collapses upon itself based on the examples the author chose-and the vocabulary he uses to segment them. An amateur
by gotothedoctor 9y ago
This is an oddly structured argument, which collapses upon itself based on the examples the author chose-and the vocabulary he uses to segment them.
An amateur does a thing because they love it, while a professional does it because they are paid to do so. Once an amateur is paid, they become professional.
Perhaps this would be more compelling if the author segmented his examples based on whether they were members of the scientific establishment, or of the scientific avant garde instead.
- soufron 9y agoI'll not defend the structuration of the argument. This a small medium post only intended to put a few ideas together. As it's supposed part of a more complete book, I'll keep your critics in mind though, and try formulate things more completely and clearly then - I'll have more space and more time. Also, I think I'll add new posts on this topic in the future.