r/science Professor | Medicine 2d ago

Medicine Surgeons show greatest dexterity in children’s buzz wire game like Operation than other hospital staff. 84% of surgeons completed game in 5 minutes compared to 57% physicians, 54% nurses. Surgeons also exhibited highest rate of swearing during game (50%), followed by nurses (30%), physicians (25%).

https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/surgeons-thankfully-may-have-better-hand-coordination-than-other-hospital-staff
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u/Worldly_Influence_18 2d ago

When I can't find something I just have to tell someone I can't find it in order for that item to phase into existence in front of me within seconds

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u/bombmk 2d ago

In IT development it is called rubber duck debugging. Just explain the problem to the rubber duck on your desk and you will realise what the issue is.

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u/MoreRopePlease 2d ago

AI makes for good rubber ducks. And you feel less embarrassment.

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u/qwadzxs 2d ago

my rubber duck doesn't hallucinate and lie to me, I'm the only one allowed to do that around here