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We are seduced and captivated by raw genius. I’m sure Landau was one of the highest caliber. To pass his examination, to be well regarded by him, to be part of
by elteto 3y ago
We are seduced and captivated by raw genius. I’m sure Landau was one of the highest caliber. To pass his examination, to be well regarded by him, to be part of such a select group, who wouldn’t want to? Don’t be hard on yourself.
- sdenton4 3y agoI don't even know that it's even raw genius - our brains are full of 'ape shit' which at times includes close attention to hierarchy. Seems likely to be a combination of charisma, ape-dominance, and enough smarts to be a good physics researcher.
- ogurechny 3y agoMany groups that select people for arbitrary reasons exist. Sure, here we see external cause and zealous dedication, but those things don't automatically make anything good. We then have to decide whether “advancement of scientific knowledge” should be seen as some kind of royal mantle (and by whom). And so on, and so forth. It is easier to compare it to professional sport. Not only athletes have natural talents, they also participate in training that would be useless or harmful for everyone else. Only then they can reach the record setting zone.