I have nothing really monumental to add to this topic except to say that perhaps all the various points of view (some of which seem odd at the very least), are themselves an explanation of Einstein's alleged wish. A clockmaker's life, as Elmgreen11 has suggested, would have a reassuring sense of predicability and order.

Actually samwik made this extremely valid point many months ago!

Last edited by Ellis; 02/15/12 05:26 AM. Reason: Added a bit.