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I have, on occasion, wanted to start a monastic order of really well dressed physicists. So many scientists are so poorly dressed, I just want to start an order

by hugh3 16y ago

I have, on occasion, wanted to start a monastic order of really well dressed physicists. So many scientists are so poorly dressed, I just want to start an order where you must be impeccably dressed in an expensive suit and tie at all times.

pbhjpbhj 16y ago
>you must be impeccably dressed in an expensive suit and tie at all times Why? What is it about this attire that makes you want to do that. All I can see is that such dress is an attempt to feel superior over others and that your belonging to such a group would allow for the feeling of superiority without the effort of intellectual advancement?
- hugh3 16y ago
  Not really, I just like nice clothes. And I like to wear nice clothes. And I feel silly wearing nice clothes when surrounded by others who aren't wearing nice clothes. One could, however, think of it as a discipline thing. If you wear a perfectly pressed suit you're less likely to slouch. And if you're less likely to slouch, maybe you're less likely to be sloppy in your thoughts, so your research might be better. Then again, maybe your research would wind up being worse because a suit feels so conformist. Who knows? But it would be a worthwhile experiment.
  - pbhjpbhj 16y ago
    >Then again, maybe your research would wind up being worse because a suit feels so conformist. Who knows? But it would be a worthwhile experiment. Or maybe it wouldn't matter because you're just you with different textiles covering (or not) your naked body.
husted 16y ago
Perhaps I'm getting grumpier as I'm getting older but yes! And can I start an engineers branch of Really Well Dressed? You should dress according to your age. You don't get any younger/cooler by dressing like a teenager. Put on some nice clothes, learn some manners and grow up. Now get off my lawn :-)
bitwize 16y ago
If you're that smart, and have to go around in a suit, why not ditch physics and get into finance?
- hugh3 16y ago
  I've thought about it, but I don't wanna live in New York. :) PS. Attention California-based hedge funds with strict dress policies! I am available! My email address is not in my profile but if you're that smart you can probably figure it out!

by hugh3 16y ago

pbhjpbhj 16y ago

>you must be impeccably dressed in an expensive suit and tie at all times Why? What is it about this attire that makes you want to do that. All I can see is that such dress is an attempt to feel superior over others and that your belonging to such a group would allow for the feeling of superiority without the effort of intellectual advancement?

hugh3 16y ago
Not really, I just like nice clothes. And I like to wear nice clothes. And I feel silly wearing nice clothes when surrounded by others who aren't wearing nice clothes. One could, however, think of it as a discipline thing. If you wear a perfectly pressed suit you're less likely to slouch. And if you're less likely to slouch, maybe you're less likely to be sloppy in your thoughts, so your research might be better. Then again, maybe your research would wind up being worse because a suit feels so conformist. Who knows? But it would be a worthwhile experiment.
- pbhjpbhj 16y ago
  >Then again, maybe your research would wind up being worse because a suit feels so conformist. Who knows? But it would be a worthwhile experiment. Or maybe it wouldn't matter because you're just you with different textiles covering (or not) your naked body.

husted 16y ago

Perhaps I'm getting grumpier as I'm getting older but yes! And can I start an engineers branch of Really Well Dressed? You should dress according to your age. You don't get any younger/cooler by dressing like a teenager. Put on some nice clothes, learn some manners and grow up. Now get off my lawn :-)

bitwize 16y ago

If you're that smart, and have to go around in a suit, why not ditch physics and get into finance?

hugh3 16y ago
I've thought about it, but I don't wanna live in New York. :) PS. Attention California-based hedge funds with strict dress policies! I am available! My email address is not in my profile but if you're that smart you can probably figure it out!