RIP Dr. Stephen Hawking

[ScoobaDawg]

Ha. You believe a degree is a sign of intelligence beyond being intelligent enough to get it? I've seen enough dumbassery from "intelligent" people to know it doesn't matter. Nobody debates he was intelligent. But he also had a lot of outlandish BS going through that giant brain of his. He was an arrogant quack.

Nah.. I really don't believe that..it' was me just me being a Smartass. I generally believe he was a very intelligent man who did more to help the world and open new light on new subjects.. than some things you might believe he was wrong about. Hardly a quack.

[Cooterpoot]

Nah.. I really don't believe that..it' was me just me being a Smartass. I generally believe he was a very intelligent man who did more to help the world and open new light on new subjects.. than some things you might believe he was wrong about. Hardly a quack.

I can go with that. I've read enough of his stuff and seen enough interviews to know he was starting to slide off into his abyss of arrogance later in life. He began talking down to people way more than I cared for. Very narcissistic in his later years.

[BeardoMSU]

dumbassery...arrogant quack.

I'm sure you're a equal-opportunist when it comes to dishing out these awards...

[Cooterpoot]

I'm sure you're a equal-opportunist when it comes to dishing out these awards...

Yeah, you up for one? And no, I'm not on the religion vs science train (as it appears you're assuming). The guy simply became a bit of a loon later in life. Maybe it was the ALS. Maybe, like many super intelligent people, he simply lost it to a point. Some people can't turn off their brains. Eventually it eats them up. Who knows...I found myself turning off his interviews, where I once listened and was interested in what he had to say.

[Dawgology]

Ha. You believe a degree is a sign of intelligence beyond being intelligent enough to get it? I've seen enough dumbassery from "intelligent" people to know it doesn't matter. Nobody debates he was intelligent. But he also had a lot of outlandish BS going through that giant brain of his. He was an arrogant quack.

He wasn't a quack. You may disagree with him but that doesn't equate to him being a dumbass or a quack. It just means you have a different opinion or don't understand his theory completely...which a good scientist will welcome as it leads to growth and development of theories. I see this argument made a lot in Mississippi by those that lack higher education. Those with advanced educations are often referred to as "lacking common sense" or they "don't have street smarts just book smarts". I think this stems from a lack of education in and appreciation of science in Mississippi. That lack can be attributed to multiple reasons that I don't want to get in to here. There are great and wonderful thinkers in this world and their ideas and theories have led to amazing advancements in the medical field, technology, and understanding our universe and our place in it. Just because they don't know how to change the oil in a vehicle or plow a field doesn't mean they aren't intelligent. Also, a lot of people in the South mistake confidence for arrogance for whatever reason.

[Cooterpoot]

He wasn't a quack. You may disagree with him but that doesn't equate to him being a dumbass or a quack. It just means you have a different opinion or don't understand his theory completely...which a good scientist will welcome as it leads to growth and development of theories. I see this argument made a lot in Mississippi by those that lack higher education. Those with advanced educations are often referred to as "lacking common sense" or they "don't have street smarts just book smarts". I think this stems from a lack of education in and appreciation of science in Mississippi. That lack can be attributed to multiple reasons that I don't want to get in to here. There are great and wonderful thinkers in this world and their ideas and theories have led to amazing advancements in the medical field, technology, and understanding our universe and our place in it. Just because they don't know how to change the oil in a vehicle or plow a field doesn't mean they aren't intelligent. Also, a lot of people in the South mistake confidence for arrogance for whatever reason.

You're reading too much into what I said. Don't over-think it.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Ha. You believe a degree is a sign of intelligence beyond being intelligent enough to get it? I've seen enough dumbassery from "intelligent" people to know it doesn't matter. Nobody debates he was intelligent. But he also had a lot of outlandish BS going through that giant brain of his. He was an arrogant quack.

Yeah when you are trying to have an original thought on something as big as the history and physics of the universe, sometimes it comes out as total bullshit. You should try it sometime.

[Lord McBuckethead]

For 17s sake, your chosen name is Cooterpoot.

[bostondawg]

Ha. You believe a degree is a sign of intelligence beyond being intelligent enough to get it? I've seen enough dumbassery from "intelligent" people to know it doesn't matter. Nobody debates he was intelligent. But he also had a lot of outlandish BS going through that giant brain of his. He was an arrogant quack.

Rather than just disparaging you like everyone else is doing, I'll just ask you--what about his work did you think was "outlandish BS" or justified calling him an "arrogant quack?"

[mparkerfd20]

Brilliant mind, busting open the gates of hell today.

[BeardoMSU]

https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/ee78cbc...8-85d22d79c4bb

[BeastMan]

It?s amazing the amount of backlash the news of his death has gotten from Christians.... Sad

[BeardoMSU]

It?s amazing the amount of backlash the news of his death has gotten from Christians.... Sad

Science is evil man...

[K9 Avenger]

Science is evil man...

Only if you don't know how many genders there are or which bathroom to use***

[turkish]

It?s amazing the amount of backlash the news of his death has gotten from Christians.... Sad

Yep. Those being critical are doing the proverbial ?mud wrestling with pigs,? for which they?ll one day answer.

[LC Dawg]

I consider myself an intelligent human but I will admit that I don't understand a majority of the things Dr. Hawking talked about. I also think that if someone does truly understand a majority of what he talked about they are really wasting their time on a sports message board. I think a lot of people are like me in that they have a passing knowledge of Dr. Hawking's works and some we agree with and some we think are bullshit. I also think if we were asked to prove either argument we would be helpless.
It's hard to argue that Dr. Hawking's existence was not beneficial to our existence.

[TUSK]

For some reason, this thread reminded me of this:

(it's like "multiple choice", n shite...)

[bostondawg]

Dr. Hawking was kind of a piece of shit in his personal life. That is mostly irrelevant to his scientific prowess--he is a legend who moved our understanding of physics forward immensely. In full disclosure: a hero to many young scientists, including me. To suggest that he's a quack or that his arrogance clouded his thought process is to completely misunderstand the magnitude of what Hawking did and discovered.

[Coach007]

Was there a rip Dr Grahamn thread?

[BeardoMSU]

Was there a rip Dr Grahamn thread?

Yes there was. And it was fine.

Also, if we're going to start recognizing honorary doctorates, I must insist we also recognize:

Dr. Sean "Puffy" Combs
Dr. Dolly Parton
Dr. Jon Bon Jovi
Dr. LL Cool J
Dr. William Shatner
Dr. Shaquille O'Neal

et al.

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