RE: WSCI: Just how ab initio is ab initio quantum chemistry?

Michael Foster writes: This is a trend in the sciences in general, but I find it particularly annoying in chemistry. You have a trend toward computerizing everything. Hence, you get chemistry without chemicals, botany without flowers . . . Yes, this is deplorable. Yes, no doubt this fine

RE: WSCI: Just how ab initio is ab initio quantum chemistry?

. and the theories are held together by bailing wire and bubblegum. (Actually, bailing wire . . . is how I put it. That's an Americanism, I believe. I am not sure how the Brits say it.) - Jed held together with sticks and string. 8-) Grimer

RE: WSCI: Just how ab initio is ab initio quantum chemistry?

And just think, hard working tax payers are paying this guy's salary. M. ___ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!