Thoroughly enjoyed reading this. The idea that "we don't need 'experts' to explain complicated things to us — we can figure them out ourselves" is, indeed, a thing. I, personally, believe it and without any sense of conflict, ridicule others who do it. As Mr. Spock would say, "fascinating".
... and, of course. I really, really do want to hear about the guitar.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this. The idea that "we don't need 'experts' to explain complicated things to us — we can figure them out ourselves" is, indeed, a thing. I, personally, believe it and without any sense of conflict, ridicule others who do it. As Mr. Spock would say, "fascinating".
... and, of course. I really, really do want to hear about the guitar.
Great essay. Congratulations to Betty on ever being able to present at the Cold Spring Harbor Conference!