Vietnamese scientists talk about Perelman phenomenon

Not long ago, the famous Russian mathematician Grigori Perelman, despite living with his old mother in his flat, still rejected the $ 1 million Clay Institute prize with a statement, "I don't need anything". .

Before this event, it was suggested that Vietnamese scientists need to follow Perelman, not demanding much treatment but still able to devote themselves to science.

Professor Hoang Ngoc Long, Institute of Physics and Electronics, said: 'Doing science is a contribution. The state does not need to exhort, we still pursue science automatically, once we have passion. I also have very good students who have accepted to earn money to do research '.

However, Dr. Pham Duc Chinh, Institute of Mechanics said: 'In my opinion, the scientist is not necessarily as Bruno - ready to die on the pyre to protect his scientific opinion, as well as Perelman from both Fields medals and $ 1 million prizes. The contribution of the scientist, first of all in serious studies'.

Russian mathematician Grigori Perelman.

And Dr. Chinh commented: 'Unfortunately, in Vietnam, many scientists soon received a high degree of overseas study, but when they returned, they did not continue to study, but moved through the way of the school to have rights, interests and so '.

More practical, Dr. Do Van Nam, HAST Institute, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, said: "I define science as a profession, and wish to live there. Calling for dedication will not be easy to export. effective '.

Persons who have been persisting for years have demanded a more rewarding wage mechanism for scientists, said Professor Hoang Tuy: 'It must be seen that, in addition to material needs like any ordinary person, the scientist There are also specific needs: The need to exchange with colleagues and colleagues, work in groups to create ideas and create creativity. Difficult physical conditions are one of the reasons that Vietnam has not formed strong scientific groups for a long time. '

Professor Hoang Tuy, for example: 'Communicating with international colleagues and friends, if the standard of living between Vietnamese scientists is too different from that of foreign colleagues, it is easy to develop guilt. For example, I was invited by you, but when I wanted to invite you again, I didn't have any money. '

Before the 'Perelman phenomenon', Professor Hoang Tuy concluded: "In the science of such admirable people, it is not too rare, but it is not uncommon to take them as an example to follow. I confess, in his position, that I may not do so and do not have any guilt or embarrassment to say this, and should not and cannot ask any scientist like Perelman. Such extremes are probably a disaster for science. '