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Re: [Phys-l] [math-learn] Re: Free Versus Pedantic Thinking

Well, I'm a real scientist, and when I am, I generally work in an intellectual space where no one knows the answer, and perhaps no one knows how to solve the problem. What do you suggest I do?

cheers,

joe

Joseph J. Bellina, Jr. Ph.D.
Professor of Physics
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN 46556

On Feb 27, 2008, at 4:34 PM, Ralph A. Raimi wrote:

They should know that "real scientists", when faced with a
problem, do not immediately construct a Parafissotron and take
measurements. The first thing real scientists do is find out if that
problem has been solved by someone else, and how.