XPost: sci.physics.relativity   
   From: bill.sloman@ieee.org   
      
   On 12/02/2026 9:39 am, john larkin wrote:   
   > On Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:09:43 +0100, nospam@de-ster.demon.nl (J. J.   
   > Lodder) wrote:   
   >   
   >> john larkin  wrote:   
   >>   
   >>> Why are physics types so often insulting and obnoxious?   
   >>   
   >> Their big big problem is their inability to suffer fools gladly.   
   >   
   > Linked to their enthusiasm to call people fools.   
      
   I can't say I've ever noticed that. Pointing out that somebody hasn't   
   taken an effect into account that they should have known about isn't   
   actually calling them foolish, though it can come close.   
      
   >>> I've been to physics meetings that shocked me with their brutality.   
   >>> That mentality is terrible for brainstorming and inventing things.   
   >>   
   >> They are professionals amongst themselves. They can take it.   
   >> Brutality is what keeps the brainstorming in check,   
   >   
   > For sure.   
      
   You don't brainstorm at scientific meetings. You do it in a more   
   cooperative environment where you try to find a new angle of attack on   
   problem that doesn't seem to have an obvious solution.   
      
   --   
   Bill Sloman, Sydney   
      
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