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Richard F Caris Mirror Lab的点评
点评：I wrote this email to the university directly, however also wanted to share it on here. Apparently this website doesn’t allow links in reviews so they rejected my original submission (assuming it’s because they believe the public at large lacks discernment), so that part of the email has been redacted:
Good evening sir/ma'am,
I recently had the opportunity to experience the Mirror Manufacturing Tour and wanted to share how profoundly impressed I was with the entire organization.
The two tour guides were female; one was a sophomore I believe named Anastasia and the other was a recent graduate (I forgot her name). I was thoroughly captivated with awe and wonder during the formal presentation because of how Anastasia spoke. She embodied all the traits that are seen from what I would define as a Teacher. Her breadth of knowledge was masterful because she was able to explain complex topics in simplistic terms while carrying the weight of humility for the ignorance of science. She fluidly articulated the nuances and details of the program's origin story, highlighting various Humans who enabled this moment in present day to exist. The variation of tone and chosen words further deepened the emotional pull of desiring to learn more about the cosmos itself. It was a moment that could easily inspire the next generation of scientists while simultaneously honoring the efforts of historic trail blazers to novelty and innovation. On the walk to the stadium, I had the chance to learn more about her. I was unsurprised to hear some of the details of her own endeavors based on what she had already demonstrated, to include pursuing a dual degree while also having experience as a TA for a revered professor. She assumed her selection was because of luck, however it was obvious that wasn't the case. From what I observed, any rational teacher would be a fool to pass on working with a cognitive equal that happened to have the label of student.
The second tour guide was a recent graduate who was originally from Minnesota. She too had obtained a dual degree, which again, was unsurprising based on what she demonstrated. She spoke from a place of earned and deserved confidence based on her accomplishments. Although at times she expressed an academic hierarchy with the other Human, I understood it came from a place of profound effort and awareness to the personal struggle she experienced to become who she is today. Because of her experience and demonstrated level of understanding, I chose to challenge the thresholds of scientific knowledge by gifting her uncomfortable questions. I purposefully exposed the gaps of current understanding to perceive how the situation would be handled. One particular question I posed was regarding whether computerized technology was actively utilized to overcome the limitations of the engineering process. The precision and accuracy of the manufacturing process is miraculous to say the least, however I questioned whether digital effort to overcome atmospheric interference was being applied to influence the concept of signal to noise ratio, similar to how the image of M87* was acquired.
At the moment, I did not articulate my thoughts nor question with clarity, as the context in which I was asking did not match the reality of where we were on the tour. Understandably, we were on the manufacturing portion and not on the outcomes and application of the product itself, so the moment was similar to the phrase lost in translation. Due to time constraints, she ended the dialogue by stating the question was outside the scope of the tour in regards to the manufacturing process, to which I agreed. As we transitioned to the remainder of the tour, Anastasia approached me and asked for clarity on my question so she could understand it. Again, this was proof of her innately curious and inquisitive mind that is often highly desired in the echelons of science.
The tour concluded after the recent graduate finished by explaining the polishing step. Once we were outside and closing remarks were expressed, she informed me that she had reached out to her supervisor to see if she could obtain clarity for my curiosity.
I'm unsure if she was aware, but in that moment, I was absolutely giddy with excitement by what she demonstrated. Normally when Humans become aware of the thresholds of their understanding, they assume a defensive or deflective position because they innately perceive curiosity as a threat. This occurs due to fear of embarrassment or shame, however she did neither. When she became aware of the gap, she explored it like a true scientist. The night prior I actually completed a tour at Kitt National Observatory and did not have the same outcome with two astrophysicists. I would describe their behavior as arrogantly ignorant.
After sharing with the two tour guides how impressed I was with them along with the program, I asked the same question I posed to an astrophysicist the night prior to the recent graduate: What is science doing to overcome Godel's theorem to propagate innovation and discovery?
She paused for a moment, and after pondering the meaning, responded with a smile saying that's a tough question and she doesn't know. Her response, along with her behavior, again showed proof that the scientific method is still relevant. When humility of awareness to ignorance is conveyed, curiosity and imagination feel safe to discover novelty.
I was only in Tucson for three days, however this particular experience deserved acknowledgement more than a simple review on TripAdvisor. The University of Arizona has earned its claim to being the largest astronomy department on the planet, and I wanted to thank you for creating ripples across Humanity that are nothing short of extraordinary. As a final parting gift, I wanted to share a video I created recounting my tour. The link can be found here:
Thank you again for the opportunity to learn more about what is occurring in this small corner of our global Home.
Good evening sir/ma'am,
I recently had the opportunity to experience the Mirror Manufacturing Tour and wanted to share how profoundly impressed I was with the entire organization.
The two tour guides were female; one was a sophomore I believe named Anastasia and the other was a recent graduate (I forgot her name). I was thoroughly captivated with awe and wonder during the formal presentation because of how Anastasia spoke. She embodied all the traits that are seen from what I would define as a Teacher. Her breadth of knowledge was masterful because she was able to explain complex topics in simplistic terms while carrying the weight of humility for the ignorance of science. She fluidly articulated the nuances and details of the program's origin story, highlighting various Humans who enabled this moment in present day to exist. The variation of tone and chosen words further deepened the emotional pull of desiring to learn more about the cosmos itself. It was a moment that could easily inspire the next generation of scientists while simultaneously honoring the efforts of historic trail blazers to novelty and innovation. On the walk to the stadium, I had the chance to learn more about her. I was unsurprised to hear some of the details of her own endeavors based on what she had already demonstrated, to include pursuing a dual degree while also having experience as a TA for a revered professor. She assumed her selection was because of luck, however it was obvious that wasn't the case. From what I observed, any rational teacher would be a fool to pass on working with a cognitive equal that happened to have the label of student.
The second tour guide was a recent graduate who was originally from Minnesota. She too had obtained a dual degree, which again, was unsurprising based on what she demonstrated. She spoke from a place of earned and deserved confidence based on her accomplishments. Although at times she expressed an academic hierarchy with the other Human, I understood it came from a place of profound effort and awareness to the personal struggle she experienced to become who she is today. Because of her experience and demonstrated level of understanding, I chose to challenge the thresholds of scientific knowledge by gifting her uncomfortable questions. I purposefully exposed the gaps of current understanding to perceive how the situation would be handled. One particular question I posed was regarding whether computerized technology was actively utilized to overcome the limitations of the engineering process. The precision and accuracy of the manufacturing process is miraculous to say the least, however I questioned whether digital effort to overcome atmospheric interference was being applied to influence the concept of signal to noise ratio, similar to how the image of M87* was acquired.
At the moment, I did not articulate my thoughts nor question with clarity, as the context in which I was asking did not match the reality of where we were on the tour. Understandably, we were on the manufacturing portion and not on the outcomes and application of the product itself, so the moment was similar to the phrase lost in translation. Due to time constraints, she ended the dialogue by stating the question was outside the scope of the tour in regards to the manufacturing process, to which I agreed. As we transitioned to the remainder of the tour, Anastasia approached me and asked for clarity on my question so she could understand it. Again, this was proof of her innately curious and inquisitive mind that is often highly desired in the echelons of science.
The tour concluded after the recent graduate finished by explaining the polishing step. Once we were outside and closing remarks were expressed, she informed me that she had reached out to her supervisor to see if she could obtain clarity for my curiosity.
I'm unsure if she was aware, but in that moment, I was absolutely giddy with excitement by what she demonstrated. Normally when Humans become aware of the thresholds of their understanding, they assume a defensive or deflective position because they innately perceive curiosity as a threat. This occurs due to fear of embarrassment or shame, however she did neither. When she became aware of the gap, she explored it like a true scientist. The night prior I actually completed a tour at Kitt National Observatory and did not have the same outcome with two astrophysicists. I would describe their behavior as arrogantly ignorant.
After sharing with the two tour guides how impressed I was with them along with the program, I asked the same question I posed to an astrophysicist the night prior to the recent graduate: What is science doing to overcome Godel's theorem to propagate innovation and discovery?
She paused for a moment, and after pondering the meaning, responded with a smile saying that's a tough question and she doesn't know. Her response, along with her behavior, again showed proof that the scientific method is still relevant. When humility of awareness to ignorance is conveyed, curiosity and imagination feel safe to discover novelty.
I was only in Tucson for three days, however this particular experience deserved acknowledgement more than a simple review on TripAdvisor. The University of Arizona has earned its claim to being the largest astronomy department on the planet, and I wanted to thank you for creating ripples across Humanity that are nothing short of extraordinary. As a final parting gift, I wanted to share a video I created recounting my tour. The link can be found here:
Thank you again for the opportunity to learn more about what is occurring in this small corner of our global Home.
翻译：我直接给大学写了这封邮件，但也想在这里分享一下。显然，这个网站不允许在评论中添加链接，所以他们拒绝了我最初的评论（我猜是因为他们认为公众缺乏辨别力），因此邮件的链接部分已被删除：
晚上好，先生/女士：
我最近有机会参观了镜子制造厂，想和大家分享一下我对整个机构的深刻印象。
两位导游都是女性；一位好像是大二学生，名叫阿纳斯塔西娅，另一位是应届毕业生（我忘了她的名字）。在正式讲解过程中，阿纳斯塔西娅的讲解方式让我深深着迷，充满了敬畏和惊叹。她具备了我心目中教师应有的所有特质。她知识渊博，能够用浅显易懂的方式解释复杂的概念，同时又保持着对科学知识的谦逊态度，这真是令人叹服。她流畅地阐述了该项目起源故事的细微之处和细节，着重介绍了促成今日这一时刻的众多人类先驱。她语气的变化和用词的选择，进一步加深了人们对宇宙本身的渴望。这一刻，既能激励下一代科学家，又能同时致敬那些在创新领域做出卓越贡献的历史先驱。在前往体育场的路上，我有机会更多地了解了她。鉴于她此前展现出的成就，包括攻读双学位以及担任一位受人尊敬的教授的助教，我并不惊讶于她所讲述的一些个人经历。她认为自己被选中是出于运气，但显然并非如此。在我看来，任何一位理智的老师都不会放过与一位认知能力相当、恰好是学生的人共事的机会。
第二位导游是一位来自明尼苏达州的应届毕业生。她也获得了双学位，考虑到她所展现出的能力，这并不令人意外。她言谈举止间流露出一种基于自身成就而来的自信。尽管她有时会表现出与他人之间的学术等级关系，但我明白这源于她对自身奋斗历程的深刻理解和深刻认识。鉴于她丰富的经验和展现出的理解力，我决定挑战科学知识的界限，向她提出一些棘手的问题。我刻意指出当前认知中的不足，以了解她会如何应对。我提出的一个问题是，计算机技术是否被积极用于克服工程流程的局限性。制造过程的精度和准确度令人叹为观止，但我质疑是否也运用了数字技术来克服大气干扰，从而影响信噪比，就像拍摄M87*图像那样。
当时，我并没有清晰地表达我的想法和问题，因为我提问的语境与我们当时的参观情况并不相符。可以理解，当时我们正参观的是生产环节，而不是产品的最终效果和应用，所以那一刻就像是翻译出了差错。由于时间有限，她结束了对话，说我的问题超出了本次参观的范围，与生产流程无关，我对此表示同意。参观继续进行时，安娜斯塔西娅走过来，询问我的问题，以便她能更好地理解。这再次证明了她天生的好奇心和求知欲，而这种特质在科学领域往往备受推崇。
这位应届毕业生讲解完抛光步骤后，参观就结束了。我们走到室外，她做了总结发言，并告诉我她已经联系了她的导师，看看能否解答我的疑问。
我不确定她是否知道，但当时我真的被她演示的内容深深吸引，兴奋不已。通常情况下，当人类意识到自身理解的局限时，他们会采取防御或回避的姿态，因为他们本能地将好奇心视为一种威胁。这源于对尴尬或羞耻的恐惧，然而她却并非如此。当她意识到知识的不足时，她像一位真正的科学家那样去探索它。前一天晚上，我参观了基特国家天文台，但与两位天体物理学家交流后，却没有遇到同样的情况。我会用傲慢无知来形容他们的行为。
在向两位导游表达了我对他们以及整个参观项目的印象之后，我向这位刚毕业的学生提出了前一天晚上问过一位天体物理学家的同一个问题：科学正在采取哪些措施来克服哥德尔不等式，从而推动创新和发现？
她停顿片刻，思考片刻后笑着回答说，这是一个难题，她也不知道。她的回答和举止再次证明了科学方法仍然适用。当人们意识到自身的无知并保持谦逊时，好奇心和想象力便能安心地去探索新事物。
我在图森只待了三天，但这次经历值得我好好记录，而不仅仅是在TripAdvisor上写个评论。亚利桑那大学当之无愧地拥有全球最大的天文系，我想感谢你们为人类世界带来如此非凡的改变。作为临别赠礼，我想分享一段我制作的参观视频。链接在此：
再次感谢您给我这个机会，让我能够更多地了解我们全球家园这个小角落里正在发生的事情。
晚上好，先生/女士：
我最近有机会参观了镜子制造厂，想和大家分享一下我对整个机构的深刻印象。
两位导游都是女性；一位好像是大二学生，名叫阿纳斯塔西娅，另一位是应届毕业生（我忘了她的名字）。在正式讲解过程中，阿纳斯塔西娅的讲解方式让我深深着迷，充满了敬畏和惊叹。她具备了我心目中教师应有的所有特质。她知识渊博，能够用浅显易懂的方式解释复杂的概念，同时又保持着对科学知识的谦逊态度，这真是令人叹服。她流畅地阐述了该项目起源故事的细微之处和细节，着重介绍了促成今日这一时刻的众多人类先驱。她语气的变化和用词的选择，进一步加深了人们对宇宙本身的渴望。这一刻，既能激励下一代科学家，又能同时致敬那些在创新领域做出卓越贡献的历史先驱。在前往体育场的路上，我有机会更多地了解了她。鉴于她此前展现出的成就，包括攻读双学位以及担任一位受人尊敬的教授的助教，我并不惊讶于她所讲述的一些个人经历。她认为自己被选中是出于运气，但显然并非如此。在我看来，任何一位理智的老师都不会放过与一位认知能力相当、恰好是学生的人共事的机会。
第二位导游是一位来自明尼苏达州的应届毕业生。她也获得了双学位，考虑到她所展现出的能力，这并不令人意外。她言谈举止间流露出一种基于自身成就而来的自信。尽管她有时会表现出与他人之间的学术等级关系，但我明白这源于她对自身奋斗历程的深刻理解和深刻认识。鉴于她丰富的经验和展现出的理解力，我决定挑战科学知识的界限，向她提出一些棘手的问题。我刻意指出当前认知中的不足，以了解她会如何应对。我提出的一个问题是，计算机技术是否被积极用于克服工程流程的局限性。制造过程的精度和准确度令人叹为观止，但我质疑是否也运用了数字技术来克服大气干扰，从而影响信噪比，就像拍摄M87*图像那样。
当时，我并没有清晰地表达我的想法和问题，因为我提问的语境与我们当时的参观情况并不相符。可以理解，当时我们正参观的是生产环节，而不是产品的最终效果和应用，所以那一刻就像是翻译出了差错。由于时间有限，她结束了对话，说我的问题超出了本次参观的范围，与生产流程无关，我对此表示同意。参观继续进行时，安娜斯塔西娅走过来，询问我的问题，以便她能更好地理解。这再次证明了她天生的好奇心和求知欲，而这种特质在科学领域往往备受推崇。
这位应届毕业生讲解完抛光步骤后，参观就结束了。我们走到室外，她做了总结发言，并告诉我她已经联系了她的导师，看看能否解答我的疑问。
我不确定她是否知道，但当时我真的被她演示的内容深深吸引，兴奋不已。通常情况下，当人类意识到自身理解的局限时，他们会采取防御或回避的姿态，因为他们本能地将好奇心视为一种威胁。这源于对尴尬或羞耻的恐惧，然而她却并非如此。当她意识到知识的不足时，她像一位真正的科学家那样去探索它。前一天晚上，我参观了基特国家天文台，但与两位天体物理学家交流后，却没有遇到同样的情况。我会用傲慢无知来形容他们的行为。
在向两位导游表达了我对他们以及整个参观项目的印象之后，我向这位刚毕业的学生提出了前一天晚上问过一位天体物理学家的同一个问题：科学正在采取哪些措施来克服哥德尔不等式，从而推动创新和发现？
她停顿片刻，思考片刻后笑着回答说，这是一个难题，她也不知道。她的回答和举止再次证明了科学方法仍然适用。当人们意识到自身的无知并保持谦逊时，好奇心和想象力便能安心地去探索新事物。
我在图森只待了三天，但这次经历值得我好好记录，而不仅仅是在TripAdvisor上写个评论。亚利桑那大学当之无愧地拥有全球最大的天文系，我想感谢你们为人类世界带来如此非凡的改变。作为临别赠礼，我想分享一段我制作的参观视频。链接在此：
再次感谢您给我这个机会，让我能够更多地了解我们全球家园这个小角落里正在发生的事情。
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