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nowadays? It's never been popular.

• readthenotes1 4mo ago
  I was surprised that the article did not mention that Einstein was not originally given the Nobel prize for relativity because the Old guard did not like the work...
  • ktallett 4mo ago
    A nobel prize was very rarely given for theory, especially one that hadn't been stringently experimented on until the 50's to the -70's. The photoelectric effect definitely was more solid to give out the prize on. Saying this I think the Nobel prize is becoming less relevant, especially as nowadays one person is rarely the reason advancements are made.
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• ktallett 4mo ago
  Yes, as nowadays we have the ability to simulate or experiment theories at a great speed. A century ago it was a lot harder so scepticism made sense as you couldn't easily prove your theory. You feel we should be able to take more risks now, but if anything we take as many or fewer, therefore I fear mavericks have become even less popular.
  • johnny22 4mo ago
    It is not that simple. People spend days, months, and years going down the wrong path. They aren't so willing to give that up when something that can replace it will throw all that work down the drain.