Re: Gabor Lukacs in the Globe and Mail

Re: Gabor Lukacs in the Globe and Mail

[Gabor Lukacs]

Dear Peter,


As I hinted in my earlier message to the categories list, had I been in
control of the article, I would have written it quite differently. The
journalist's original intent was not to mention Walter Tholen, or any of
my postdoctoral studies AT ALL because in her opinion, that is not
interesting for the public...

Without boring you with the details, let me just say that I spent the
WHOLE last day of mine before my departure to Europe arguing with the
journalist about this particular issue. The little that *was* eventually
mentioned about academics was a result of this 7-hour-long dialog (or
monologue?). Although she claims to be an expert of academic affairs, she
seemed to have a hard time to understand that an academic success or
achievement is the success of many academics (supervisors, colleagues,
etc.), who should be given due credit for their role.

The way I look at it is that: (a) Mathematics was exposed in the press,
which is a good thing; (b) Nothing terrible appeared about me, even if the
details of my social life are somewhat distorted (the reporter forgot to
mention that I eat cold beans out of a tin...); (c) She did not write
that I am a crook. So, after all, the article is OK...

Finally, I doubt that with the nerdy picture that was chosen for the
article I am going to be flooded with fan's letters.

But, Peter, your sense of humor did not deteriorate since I saw you last
time in Halifax, which is the real good news as far as I am concerned.

Thank you for writing to me/about me!


Best,

Gabi

Re: Gabor Lukacs in the Globe and Mail

[Peter Selinger]

For those who cannot get a printed copy, I might add that the story
appeared as a 2-page spread in the centerfold of the main section of
the paper, and that the Globe and Mail is the largest daily national
newspaper in Canada. Such prominent placement is unusual for an
article on academia.

The article does not mention category theory, but it does mention that
Gabi might be in need of a girlfriend. Gabi, the Globe and Mail has a
circulation of 2 million; you better get ready for a flood of
applicants :)

Congratulations, -- Peter

Marta Bunge wrote:
>
> Dear colleagues,
>
> The Globe and Mail today printed an article on Gabor Lukacs, based on an
> interview solicited by the paper. The printed edition has color photos,
> which the email edition does not.
>
> http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20061214.PROF14/TPStory/?query=Gabor+Lukacs
>
> Lukacs was flying off to Budapest last week without being sure of what
> exactly the article would contain, but it seems from what he told me that
> they have indeed paid attention to his requests.
>
> Congratulations, Gabi!
>
> Marta

Gabor Lukacs in the Globe and Mail

[Marta Bunge]

Dear colleagues,

The Globe and Mail today printed an article on Gabor Lukacs, based on an
interview solicited by the paper. The printed edition has color photos,
which the email edition does not.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20061214.PROF14/TPStory/?q=
uery=3DGabor+Lukacs

Lukacs was flying off to Budapest last week without being sure of what
exactly the article would contain, but it seems from what he told me that
they have indeed paid attention to his requests.

Congratulations, Gabi!

Marta



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McGill University
805 Sherbrooke St. West
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