Newton was a fucking prick by basically every account, he also didn’t believe in the idea of “Science isn’t about ego”, and any time people put up legitimate arguments against some of his theories, he spent every waking moment trying to make their life hell
Yes he was an insufferable asshole. And he’s significantly responsible for our modern world with its ability to sustain billions more humans at a higher quality of life than any king had in the 1600’s.
I always try remember that when I encounter intelligent people with no social skills. You don’t know if you’re dealing with just an asshole, or an asshole with a gift of immense value.
And he’s significantly responsible for our modern world with its ability to sustain billions more humans at a higher quality of life than any king had in the 1600’s.
That would be “fossil fuels”, Alex. I have no idea what you’re getting at. Unless you’re one of those who thinks the space race is responsible for creating computers or something along those lines, in which case don’t even bother responding, my eyes can only spin back in my head once.
Newton was a fucking prick by basically every account, he also didn’t believe in the idea of “Science isn’t about ego”, and any time people put up legitimate arguments against some of his theories, he spent every waking moment trying to make their life hell
Yes he was an insufferable asshole. And he’s significantly responsible for our modern world with its ability to sustain billions more humans at a higher quality of life than any king had in the 1600’s.
I always try remember that when I encounter intelligent people with no social skills. You don’t know if you’re dealing with just an asshole, or an asshole with a gift of immense value.
Well, and from landed gentry, so he had the time and money to fuck around, and get away with being a prick
That would be “fossil fuels”, Alex. I have no idea what you’re getting at. Unless you’re one of those who thinks the space race is responsible for creating computers or something along those lines, in which case don’t even bother responding, my eyes can only spin back in my head once.