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4439543 No.4439543 [Reply] [Original]

Hey /sci/

So often are these guys wrong? I've seen a few episodes where it seems like they're overlooking some pretty massive issues with their experiments and yet, the show goes on.

Thoughts?

>> No.4439547

>>4439543
They are a bunch of engineer level retards that don't know shit about physics.

>> No.4439563

>>4439547
a physicist wouldn't be able to test any of the shit mythbusters test. that shit is engineering territory. the fact that their experiments are shitty is likely due to the fact that they have to appeal to a large audience to stay on air, and fidgeting with details does not make for ratings.

>> No.4439567

>>4439563
Engineers deal with physics. Just not theoretical physics.

>> No.4439574

>>4439567
Physicists deal with physics. Just not theoretical physics. Theoretical physics is for mathematicians.

>> No.4439577

>>4439563
Are you saying that engineers are in any way better than physicists? Engineering is just applied physics you retard. Anything a engineer can do is because a physicsist taught them how to do it in school.

>> No.4439584

Dat feel when they arent even engineers.

They used to design sets and stunts for movies and such. Grant has a B.Sc in EE but the rest dont have science degrees and all the hard science is done behind the cameras.

Shows still entertaining enough though

>> No.4439588

>>4439584
>>4439577
>>4439574
all retards. physicists cant into applied physics because they're too busy with their theoretical bullshit. engineers actually know how to use the tools to actually make things. physicists only know how to use 2 tools- a pencil and paper.

>> No.4439597

>>4439547
>implying they're engineers

>> No.4439599

>>4439588
>pencil
pen master race reporting in

>> No.4439602

>>4439588

>physicists cant into applied physics
what?

Also why am I included in your shit post? >>4439584

>> No.4439604

>>4439588
>physicists
>theory

Do you mean the "theory" that we mathfags have to explain to them?
The theory that they don't fully understand?

>> No.4439621

>>4439602
my bad, didnt even notice i quoted it. but yes, all an applied physicist is, is a fucking glorified engineer.

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4439653

>>4439577
>implying an engineer isn't responsible for the entire concept of thermodynamics

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4439724

You think that's bad try deadliest warrior.

>Warrior science
>Horrible historical inaccuracies , using butted mail instead of riveted , giving a centurion a ballista in a 1 vs 1 fight , giving the viking a woodcutters axe, I could go on forever.
>No elimination of variables , weapons are tested by one guy , weapons like the sling are used by laymen , a single run in a target range is used to determine's a weapons accuracy.
>Personality traits of generals based upon opinion of fuck wits the he show.

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4439731

>>4439724
>nazis - flamethrower
>vietcong - pointy bamboo sticks

>> No.4439737

>>4439543
Mythbusters are not a science program. Mythbusters are an entertainment program with skeptical elements.

>> No.4439759

Jamie and Grant are the only Engineers.

Everyone else has a degree in design.

>> No.4439985

>>4439724

what is that comic called? I really like it.

>> No.4440013

>>4439985

http://www.smbc-comics.com/

>> No.4440043

>>4440013

thanks bro

>> No.4440054

>>4440043

Enjoy, it's one of my favorite web comics

>> No.4440062

>>4439759
kari doesn't even have any science/technical background.

she is a painter/artist. she is the only member of the mythbusters team (including the temporary chicks) that has absolutely no technical background.

>> No.4440066

>>4439543
You are right op they overlook a lot of shit, but thats what happens when you give movie effects people a show that deals in physics

>> No.4440091

here, let me break it down for you

advantages of engineer
>more fun job
>higher salary
>bitches
>use physics and math to solve everyday problems

advanatages of physicist
>get to shitpost on /sci/ with "hurf enjiniring is just applied physics (as if it were an insult) we fizisists r superior
>....

>> No.4440094

>>4440091
physicists can also do fun things, however most people shitposting about physics on /sci/ don't even have a bachelors degree.