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On Tue, 11 May 2010 22:49:48 +0100, Orchid XP v8 wrote:
>>> You've got to admit, though, that mathematics and science are not
>>> spectator sports. It can be very interesting to do yourself, but
>>> watching the greats of the day doing it isn't particularly
>>> interesting.
>>
>> True ... but seeing what they discover is very interesting :)
>
> Sure, *after* they've discovered it. ;-)
In a recent interview, Mario Batali was quoted as saying:
"On any level to watch someone else do something they're good at is
entertaining, whether it's playing violin, cooking or playing baseball."
(This in the context of watching cooking shows). I think it could apply
here as well.
Jim
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