toolbox especially since most physics postgraduates end up going into industry. He is for example a data scientist now. That is a particularly common example and compelling reason to teach them stats.
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Just like in psych we should teach programming more, thankfully my uni does, they should teach some basic stats in "harder" sciences.
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Berna D. Retweeted Richard Feynman
Speaking of physicists, I just saw this. What a great example
https://twitter.com/proffeynman/status/944604451758686208 …Berna D. added,
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Not a super fan of him regardless.
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Kind of an asshole, wasn’t he?
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This might upset you and indeed anybody [sorry] but posting so you know. https://restructure.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/sexist-feynman-called-a-woman-worse-than-a-whore/ …
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It's extracts from his book about his views and actions with respect to women. I don't think it's a good idea to read it if you are feeling in any way not in the mood.
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So yes, asshole, does not cover it.
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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'm lucky because I never had role models, but yes, it's very important to burn idols. http://sjwiki.org/wiki/Burn_your_idols …
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