Amazing scientist and all round decent man. I’m glad he lived to see his particle found, or probably found, or whatever the current state of the debate is.
I especially appreciate him for saying these sorts of things, to colleagues, journalists and anyone else who might listen:
Peter Higgs: I wouldn’t be productive enough for today’s academic system
A long life, lived well. RIP
What an extremely based take. Modern work culture has become so… supercharged, and seeing an older person that actually recognized and commented on how things have gotten out of hand, is great!
In many ways movements like “anitiwork” and “lazygirljobs” are advocating for a return to what used to be normal a couple generations ago. And research suggests that there have been times in history where humans got by doing even less active labor than that.
RIP wise man Higgs.
Thanks for the link. Seems timely to read about after Sabine’s recent video as well. Academia is broken.