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So I was thinking about Otto Heinrich: famous biochemist/physician/scientist/nobel prize winner who made significant advances in the field of oncology. I decided to look up a more thorough biography of him. I discovered a photo of him from 1966 in a laboratory in Berlin.
I am not sure how much any of you have spent in a chemical laboratory, but I can say that it is quite extraordinary that the scientists of the past were able to achieve solid understanding of numerous chemical/biological processes in such an environment. Not saying that I don't still see some of that glassware in the lab, but I can assure you: stirring, heating, containment, and many other apparatus have been significantly improved. Thinking about the numerous amounts of organic and inorganic chemical preparations I have performed in an exhaust hood, makes you wonder if these brave men knew that the fumes they were breathing in and the samples they dealt with could easy kill them or shorten their lifespans.
I deal with potentially infected patient samples on a regular basis, and knowing this take a number of steps to protect myself, but what if I worked in the labs 60 years ago? Would the same steps be available and implemented in the labs?
Not only have we made significant improvements to lab safety we have also improved technology astronomically in such a short time. Think of how advanced the computer is that you are using right now compared to the first super computers created back in the 50's.
I recently watched 'Star Trek: Into Darkness', not really an avid star trek fan but the technology is so appealing. The writers grasp on a possible future is so alluring, but will I ever see such advances in my lifetime? The lifespan of human beings, while being extended, is but a drop in the bucket that is time. Makes one think about what impact you can make in this moment and over your lifespan. Will it be of any significance or will it simply be another leaf floating down a secluded river?
Guess I have found myself in a strangely philosophical mood. Lately, I have been a bit lost since completing my second diagnostic product. The next product I was assigned seems lackluster to me and I haven't been overly motivated to get started on it. It seems the above mentioned topics have kindled the fire of discovery in me again.
I hope that the members of this community find significance in their paths. I know most/many of you are young so you might not be even thinking about it, but at some point you are going to make important decisions in your life and likely it will have an effect on those around you. Even the smallest decision/contributions can have great impact, though they may not be seen immediately.
Probably not the best blog for a League of Legends community, but meh.
Best wishes for the holidays and such,
Bio
So I was thinking about Otto Heinrich: famous biochemist/physician/scientist/nobel prize winner who made significant advances in the field of oncology. I decided to look up a more thorough biography of him. I discovered a photo of him from 1966 in a laboratory in Berlin.
I am not sure how much any of you have spent in a chemical laboratory, but I can say that it is quite extraordinary that the scientists of the past were able to achieve solid understanding of numerous chemical/biological processes in such an environment. Not saying that I don't still see some of that glassware in the lab, but I can assure you: stirring, heating, containment, and many other apparatus have been significantly improved. Thinking about the numerous amounts of organic and inorganic chemical preparations I have performed in an exhaust hood, makes you wonder if these brave men knew that the fumes they were breathing in and the samples they dealt with could easy kill them or shorten their lifespans.
I deal with potentially infected patient samples on a regular basis, and knowing this take a number of steps to protect myself, but what if I worked in the labs 60 years ago? Would the same steps be available and implemented in the labs?
Not only have we made significant improvements to lab safety we have also improved technology astronomically in such a short time. Think of how advanced the computer is that you are using right now compared to the first super computers created back in the 50's.
I recently watched 'Star Trek: Into Darkness', not really an avid star trek fan but the technology is so appealing. The writers grasp on a possible future is so alluring, but will I ever see such advances in my lifetime? The lifespan of human beings, while being extended, is but a drop in the bucket that is time. Makes one think about what impact you can make in this moment and over your lifespan. Will it be of any significance or will it simply be another leaf floating down a secluded river?
Guess I have found myself in a strangely philosophical mood. Lately, I have been a bit lost since completing my second diagnostic product. The next product I was assigned seems lackluster to me and I haven't been overly motivated to get started on it. It seems the above mentioned topics have kindled the fire of discovery in me again.
I hope that the members of this community find significance in their paths. I know most/many of you are young so you might not be even thinking about it, but at some point you are going to make important decisions in your life and likely it will have an effect on those around you. Even the smallest decision/contributions can have great impact, though they may not be seen immediately.
Probably not the best blog for a League of Legends community, but meh.
Best wishes for the holidays and such,
Bio
i might know if the german word for it is different though.
I always thought Fullmetal Alchemist was the base of your name.
@dude
yeah he is a beast. lol indeed a diamond smurf that couldn't carry. teamwork OP.
I always find that looking back, there are some discoveries or breakthroughs that are absolutely astounding when one takes the time to consider the effort and ingenuity behind them. A figure Ive admired for some time is Hannibal, a general of Carthage, a civilization that challenged Rome to world war 1 (the actual first world wide war).
Next bits a bit of a history lesson, just cause I think this guys awesome:
This man managed to lead an army of foot soldiers and elephants through the alps of Italy and despite losing 1/2 his troops to the peaks, another 1/4 to treacherous swap land and finally losing his left eye to infection, HE STILL beat the troops waiting at Romes door, ransacked all of Italy for years, and then when Rome amassed an army twice the size of his own with better equipment, he faced them in a flat open field. AND WON. In fact the only reason that Rome won the overall war is because the generals in charge of Carthage's defense failed to protect the borders from a group of Romans and hired mercenaries. Hannibal got called back as he could not take the city of Rome himself without reinforcements, and he died in battle, solely due to someone else's mistakes.
TLDR: Diamond smurf can't carry.
(sry my post is a little off topic btw)