[AlexW]

"Well, that's true for the "Peace Prize", and for the "fuzzy prizes" like "Literature" and maybe "Economics"---but the science prizes (Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine) are still about real accomplishments."


yes, for now, but only a matter of time before they politicize these, starting with literature.
Then in science for global warming and stem cell research, etc.

[ladyjane]

You don't think the Nobel prizes are politicized now? You say the prizes are about real accomplishments?

Well compare an Olympic medal with the Nobel prize. The Olympic gymnastics medals are real accomplishments even if the scoring is politicized. Better than that, the gymnasts who get the prize actually are the performers, not the coach, the owners of the gym, or someone who stole a routine. That cannot be said for all the Nobel winners. Think MRI, double-helix.

Not politicized? har. The Nobel both politicized AND corrupt.