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RE: Who is @dysprosium- or "What's in a name?"

in #introduceyourself7 years ago (edited)

Nice observation, the name! :) I love puns and hidden references, so there are many meanings. First of all: Why a chemical element? The obvious is my profession as a biochemist, the rarity (hard to get) a hint that is either precious or hidden, which both are qualities that many things that really interest me have in common. Furthermore I am a big fan of Tom Lehrer, a professor of mathematics at harvard and talented musician. His most famous song is the "elements song" which I happen to know by heart. ;) In addition, the title as well as the text contain two Shakespeare quotes to express the affinity to theatre ("What's in a name?" Romeo and Juliet; "All the world‘s a stage" As you like it). I love to weave things like this in texts, enjoying it while I type it, hoping people might get it and chuckle silently... :)

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Really nice. Again, I'm really excited to see your project going and hoping to be part of it.
Cheers!