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Newton was a paid scholar, so he was as much as possible what we would call a professionas scientist now. Francis Bacon was a heir. He did many things that could be considered full-time activities related to his social status, but they were not directly tied to his money.

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If the difference between amateurs and professionals was whether they were paid or not; the article’s statements would be wholly nonsensical

What's to say the article wasn't nonsensical? It's generally a listicle of platitudes that doesn't really go deep into anything. You could summarize most of it in one sentence. Professionals look at long term consequences and constantly challenge their own biases by accepting outside commentary and criticism. That sentence encompasses most of the article. I generally expect higher quality from FS, the article on second level thinking it links to is a better example of their usual content.

The question this message answers to was about their primary income.

You are free to make your own opinion based on the facts I bring.

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