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Nikola Tesla and Isaac Newton were virgins as well. It might be argued that a certain level of unresolved frustration can be a driving force in technical pursu
by skohan 6y ago
Nikola Tesla and Isaac Newton were virgins as well. It might be argued that a certain level of unresolved frustration can be a driving force in technical pursuits...
- francisofascii 6y agoI would argue that if you are not hampered by sexual pursuits, it frees your brain up for technical ones. https://www.seinfeldscripts.com/TheAbstinence.htm https://www.seinfeldscripts.com/TheAbstinence.htm
- yters 6y agoI think my mind did better with abstract thought before puberty.
- skohan 6y agoI would argue it's probably a bit of both. Fulfilling sexual relationships are one way to feel a sense of satisfaction in life, and having kids is one way to achieve a kind of legacy. Solving hard technical problems and moving science forward is another way to achieve the same goals. One could pursue both, but if you already have one you might be less likely to feel a strong visceral need for the other.