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Neoteny:

You see, you attributed to me what I never said. You have to apologise to me.

Neoteny:

I never mentioned a thing like that. I would like to know how I got linked to that... That is not me...

Neoteny:
You're contradicting yourself

Your initial statement was that lack of infrastructure was the the detriment to our self-important academics' failure to achieve anything of note

I argued that infrastructure, whatever you mean by it, is not that important and mentioned Einstein's genius and how he changed prior thinking of quantum physics, astrophysics, etc, using only his mind and mathematics (some of which was done for him) without the sort of infrastructure you no doubt meant. And I also pointed out how Einstein's contributions in photoelectric effects got him the Nobel Prize without inventing anything.

So you then argued that he worked in the patent office and thus was exposed to the works of others, as if he plagiarized his ideas, to which I said theoretical physics is not something that one comes across at the patent office.

And that's around the time you did an about-turn to muddle your point.

I'm not responsible for your apparent confusion

The emboldened is not mine. I never mentioned a thing like that. Wow!!!

Neoteny:
You're contradicting yourself

You implied that Einstein's working at the patent office predisposed him to radical new ideas which arguably formed the bedrock of his contributions to physics, and hence his Nobel Prize.

And I countered that theoretical physics is not patentable, it's only recognizable. I also said we don't need some fancy "infrastructure" to come up with novel new ideas in the body of knowledge; all we need are the visionaries, the dreamers, the curious, the driven....not the current pack of lazy, indolent, politicized academics who believe more in titles than discoveries.

But now you're changing tack.

When you say something, own up to it and admit when wrong. That's how we learn.

When I responded to that topic, I based my contribution on inventions. Theoretical Physics was off my mind. Even when I mentioned the Nobel Prize or a Global Prize, it was still in that context. Even in that context, I didn't totally ruled out the possibility of big inventions being made by Nigerians here in Nigeria, but I said it would be rare due to certain infrastructure which I didn't mention. You bringing in Albert Einstein in the reply was digression and an act of putting a word in my mouth and using it to crucify me. Maybe Economists need inventions to win a Nobel Prize. So don't tell me I am contradicting myself.

Neoteny:
You don't have to invent something to win the Nobel Prize. Einstein did not invent a thing, all he did was think hard and have someone else do the math. And the only infrastructure he needed was his brain, a pad of paper and some light.

I didn't say that you needed inventions to win a Nobel Prize. I only said that the type that merits such awards would be difficult to achieve in our environment. Even then, there was no outright ruling out of such possibility. A theoretical physicist does not need to make any inventions to win the Nobel Prize and quite a number of them have won the Nobel Prize, ranging from Albert Einstein to Richard Feynman. Even then, the essence of inventions is not to win prizes but to contribute to the improvement of humanity as well as expand our understanding of the universe. Shalom.

I sincerely doubt if any worthy scientific invention could be made in our environment. Inventions depend on certain infrastructure which we are yet to have. So it is likely that we may make only basic inventions and not the type that earns one a Nobel Prize or global prize. There is sure to be exceptions but it will be extremely rare.

Akpabio, I am sure, will be one of them!

glink2015:
What is the full meaning of gelato

Italian or Italian-style ice cream.

Commendable if it is true. Humanity over everything.

If he matches words with actions, he might go far in politics. I like his style of governance. I am only encumbered by the precedent of Seriake Dickson who started on the same note but derailed along the way.

I seriously think we need to rethink our foreign policy. Taking Africa as the centrepiece of our foreign policy has not paid off. I am saddened!

It is quite unfortunate that South Africa that we stood by during their trying times is doing this to us. I could recall writing "Apartheid is a crime against humanity" atop my chalkboard during my primary school days in support of South Africa liberation and consequent ending of the apartheid regime. I seriously think we need to rethink our foreign policy. Taking Africa as the centrepiece of our foreign policy has not paid off!

Well, Akpabio can't be trusted in matters of that nature!

It would be commendable if genuinely pursued...

Atheists rarely behave that way. I may be wrong though, but the guy was a pervert.

Insomnia is real

I pity those who waste their productive time arguing about these guys. They don't care a hoot about you. Get yourselves productively busy.

In addition to the obvious neglect, Ndoro community has become a prey to armed robbers who attack it now and then. Three prominent youths of the community were killed yesterday while in the chase of armed robbers who made away with some speedboat engines. Three more sustained gunshot injuries and are in critical conditions in faraway hospitals, since the community does not even have facilities for primary healthcare, let alone a grave case of that nature. Unfortunately, the security agencies manning the waterways have not bothered to investigate and curb the reign of terror from such armed groups. They seem to specialise only in invading communities when violent conditions from such restive boys have gone beyond the power of the community to curtail. The Delta and Bayelsa state governments need to do more in the area of security along the Bulou Toru axis.

femi4:
Beware of electricity ...Even Michael Faraday was electrocuted

Michael Faraday was not electrocuted. Michael Faraday died peacefully in 1867.

Follow this link to know Okowa's neglect of rural infrastructure
https://www.nairaland.com/4949359/state-infrastructure-bulou-ndoro-community-burutu

What is the essence of this show-off when rural areas are left without basic infrastructure. No schools. No functional hospital, etc.

NwaAmaikpe:




Okada people and their "my own no go drop" syndrome.

I've never seen a set of people who are naturally very stingy....if you like give them 1000 Naira for a 50Naira fare, they will collect it, keep you there for another 10minutes in search of change.

Most times even, they'd have the effrontery to give you 900 Naira and tell you they couldn't get all of your change and expect you to let the remaning change go.


Now he ended up not parting with his 100Naira but he is not alive to spend it.
If he paid it, he'd still be here with his bike.
Sometime you have to lose the battle to win the war.

Maybe if men realized that if they allow themselves to die, that their wives will be moaning for another man before the next month, they'd live wiser.

You wrote this with your sane mind? I am afraid you are lost.

There is no hiding the fact that we are back in military rule. Anybody who continues to support this government will not be on the right side of history tomorrow.

Ok

Babaheekmat:
OP..
You are mad..


That's the definition of mock to you abi..

to make a replica or imitation of something.

[quote author=ejimatic post=80398580]who will be the judges in charge too?Retired ones? It will be worse than the tribunal judgement.[/quote) Appeals go to normal courts manned by active judges

ejimatic:
. With due respect I disagree with you sir. Retired judges have nothing to lose again.They will turn judgement to bazaar purchase.

The right of appeal takes care of that concern

lonelydora:
Doctor, Are you Mr. Kill-Joy? Why do you want to take our joy away and make us not to enjoy sex again?

Doctor, how do you want us (both men and women) to survive without giving head?

Giving head is the reason many women are embracing lesbianism, because many men see it as taboo or losing their ego.

Well, for the records, I am a proud "Header"

There is no bacteria anywhere. Even if there is, one thing must kill a man.

Cunnilingus gives HPV which is a major cause of throat cancer. Pls, engage in it when you are vaccinated against it.

Argentina will win gold. Watch out!

The fact is that some who make so much noise about corruption are sometimes really really deep in corruption. You may not know this fact until you occupy a public position.

The road to thralldom