I think we are all responsible for their “demise” as we keep using physics as a benchmark to judge the scienciness of all other disciplines.
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Yeah I already know of his views and exploits on women. What upsets me is how he’s hailed and revered so much all the time. But you know “we” love our geniuses!!!
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Yeah, unfortunately, you often don't hear of his (or other "geniuses") assholery but romanticized hype like this... https://www.brainpickings.org/2017/10/17/richard-feynman-arline-letter/ …
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Ugh I am so sick of romanticizing people into idols. Talk about their work, yes, but the whole concept of an idol is so misleading and helps noone.
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I suppose the underlying reason is a childish need to have role models, superheroes
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Is it? Why do some of us reject the idea of idols inherently? I’ve never had role models, just like
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My only problem with calling it childish is that sadly many people need them. Many people especially from non-white non-western non-male non-straight groups tend to feel they need a role model. I have seen it first hand, people telling me I am their role model just for existing.
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Fair enough, but perhaps this is the result of being mistreated/oppressed. I had other ppl in mind
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Or just represented. People need to feel they will be accepted, otherwise they think things are not "for them". It's natural.
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Absolutely esp when it's those that challenge stereotypes. Representations matter.
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