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Success is 10 percent inspiration; and 90 percent computer efficiency. I would rather not talk about me but our common inspiration for the research to which we contribute. This includes such great minds as Issac Newton, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Carl Sagan, Gilbert Levin, Mark J. Winter and Roger Angel. Although each of these individuals are well known for their respective areas of expertise, they all share a common thread in curiosity of spirit that drives their individual motivation for discovery. Not to suggest that the above named are at perody, but rather to recognize each as a contributor to the big picture of the whole of the research community. | |
| Your opinions about Einstein@Home | |
| Science, by definition is the study of all things in the universe and methodology for problem solving. Having stated this, we can choose to be interested in all, most or one aspect(s) of our universe. Studying our surroundings can lead to a specific area of interest. This is what separates the 'geek' from the true science fanatic. One may even explore schools of thought that would lead to a higher education - even a doctorate. Is this a noble cause or just status (wall-paper certificate)? Can we be considered as true scientists if we focus or specialize in an area of interest even without the schooling credentials? Can a general study of all things lead to greater insight into your area of focus? I raise these questions only as encouragement each of us to remain in persective with the 'big picture' while pursuing a specific passion of specialized study. It is our core values that motivate each of us as individuals to do the right things. Having said all of this, research and experiments are neccesary to further our understanding - even if they are failures. Rare successes help us as a society to move forward ,faster, in our humanitarian, service, responsibility and curiousity attitudes. Our contribution or resources here contributes to the solving of these world scientific models whether the outcome is success or failure. I leave these thoughts with all of you. I welcome real or abstract comments about this line of thought. Cheers, Ian. TheTinker@Team Carl Sagan for BOINC (Einstein@home) PS. Schooling helps to direct the disciplines and habits give a solid foundation for a researcher. I highly recommend this type of grounding and basic preparation. | |
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