tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3621026.post5675932121583803891..comments2024-03-18T13:17:22.915+01:00Comments on Robert's Stochastic thoughts: Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14455788499385673507noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3621026.post-51669584072211644542011-04-16T17:52:34.676+02:002011-04-16T17:52:34.676+02:00Brahe got the theory wrong, but he spent a lifetim...Brahe got the theory wrong, but he spent a lifetime and very considerable resources compiling data. As Brahe's assistant/collaborator/student, Kepler had access to that lifetime of data. <br /><br />I think Brahe is a better role model (from a professional point of view!!!) than Kepler. Kepler was a Genius, and he synthesized data in a way that only a Genius can. But nobody can aspire to be a Genius. Brahe, on the other hand, was a human being (albeit a very wealthy one). He then took an activity that anyone can pursue - gathering astronomical data - and he persisted at it to what can only be a superhuman degree. <br /><br />I am more impressed by those who achieve greatness than those who are innately great.Mike Kimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08242504119580193377noreply@blogger.com