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The new "rocket science"
Chuck
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2008/06/06 - 7:53am
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I'm guessing rocket science isn't rocket science anymore (though you would think brain surgery is still brain surgery). Anyone have an up-to-date replacement for these old saws?

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2008/06/08 - 8:24pm
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I've been hearing "quantum physics" as a modern replacement... Of course, am I alone in thinking that this implies not only advanced and specific knowledge, but also a connotation of being particularly open-minded and willing to accept new ideas?

Grant Barrett
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2008/06/09 - 3:53am
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The new one I know is rocket surgery, for which did an entry on my web site.

Rob
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2008/06/16 - 9:29am
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Reminds me of one of my favorite Onion headlines of all time:

Jet propulsion engineer not exactly a rocket scientist

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