Blog 4

In the Appendix of Ben Franklin’s autobibliography, his analogy behind paying too much for the whistle was superb. Many people get caught up in aspects of life that are unimportant, and will only lead to self-harm. However, I believe that by reflecting upon his childhood mistake, Ben Franklin, along with myself, was able to find a greater understanding in dedicating oneself to activities that promoted future success.

When reading Chapter Two: A Kind of Utter Honesty of Dr. Pennock’s book, I found it very exciting to hear about the story of the German Scientist, Dr.Schön, who falsified his data in order to receive a ton of different rewards. This just goes to show that science is a profession that is one of utter honesty. While scientists trust one another, those who break the rules are deemed as individuals who do not possess the virtues required to continue being a scientist. In addition, I enjoyed the mindset that Feyman took on receiving the Nobel Prize. The fact that he found something so profound in science was more important to him than winning, what he may consider, a silly award.