> When I was a graduate student, my teacher taught me "Science is a private
> work,
> and if you want to learn something from someone, you should first contact
> her/him
> direct. This is very important, and you should remember this all the time"
> (not the
> original words, but this way). I agree with him, and am keeping his words.
strange, i haven't talked to einstein, nor
Well, clearly the personal discussion of an issue, brings the fastest
and biggest gain of wisdom. Optimally for every one related. But we
often have a big difference of wisdom so that one will rather hold
lectures or write books about it to impart more knowledge to a brouder
public.
I didn't contact newton to get some basic understanding of my environment.
I don't mind it not being possible either.
emailing is easy, and that's why i'm consuming your time, too.
but otherwise i don't see the point in this advice of your teacer's.
Ther is no magic bullet email. And furthermore, there is no problem,
like you call it.