– FROM THE ARCHIVE – A minus 5 point starting credit. 1 point for every statement that is widely agreed on to be false. 2 points for every statement that is clearly vacuous. 3 points for every statement that is logically inconsistent. 5 points for each such statement that is adhered to despite careful correction. 5 points for using a thought experiment that contradicts the results of a widely accepted real experiment. 5 points for each word in all capital letters (except for those with defective keyboards). 5 points for each mention of “Einstein”, “Hawkins” or “Feynmann”. 10 points for…
in which, with respect to our name, we are as confused as you are
By johnbaez
John Baez is a mathematical physicist at the University of California. After spending a lot of time moderating the newsgroup sci.physics.research, he became very good at spotting the tell-tale signs of a physics crackpot. After spending even more time moderating this newsgroup, he quit. Now he doesn't have to deal with as many crackpots. This piece can also be found here.