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Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems.
Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems.
I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human nature that the only form read more
I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human nature that the only form of life we have created so far is purely destructive. We've created life in our own image.
In science, "fact" can only mean "confirmed to such a degree that it would be perverse to withhold provisional assent." read more
In science, "fact" can only mean "confirmed to such a degree that it would be perverse to withhold provisional assent." I suppose that apples might start to rise tomorrow, but the possibility does not merit equal time in physics classrooms.
Ideas are fatal to caste.
Ideas are fatal to caste.
The great tragedy of science -- the slaying of a beautiful hypothesis by an ugly fact.
The great tragedy of science -- the slaying of a beautiful hypothesis by an ugly fact.
Everything that can be invented, has been invented. - 1899.
Everything that can be invented, has been invented. - 1899.
Half of the modern drugs could well be thrown out of the window, except that the birds might eat them.
Half of the modern drugs could well be thrown out of the window, except that the birds might eat them.
Always the more beautiful answer who asks the more beautiful question.
Always the more beautiful answer who asks the more beautiful question.
Science is the tool of the Western mind and with it more doors can be opened than with bare hands. read more
Science is the tool of the Western mind and with it more doors can be opened than with bare hands. It is part and parcel of our knowledge and obscures our insight only when it holds that the understanding given by it is the only kind there is. . -C.G. Jung.
