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Both articles focus on just how physics shapes the way we, as laypeople, see the world-- Wertheim uses some science-fiction seeming examples of humanoid robots and speaking with aliens alongside cutting edge technology (5).

Both articles also, interestingly enough, describe physics as a secular religion. Wertheim points out that the sciences actually aligned themselves with the church in Western culture, whereas Traweek makes it sound like science has overtaken religion. Physics allows us to see the "divine," or at least an expression of it.

The idea that women have trouble gaining entry into physics due to religion was one I found interesting, at least, and Wertheim tied it in neatly with her article-- whether or not I agree with the link (I'm not sure yet).

I actually prefer Wertheim's more historical approach, but that could be because I found Traweek's reading a bit scattershot.

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I would like to channel Chien-Shung Wu, if she hasn't been taken yet.