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The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'.
The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'.
By the time (the Leaning Tower of Pisa) was 10% built, everyone knew it would be a total disaster. But read more
By the time (the Leaning Tower of Pisa) was 10% built, everyone knew it would be a total disaster. But the investment was so big they felt compelled to go on. Since its completion, it cost a fortune to maintain and is still in danger of collapsing. There are no plans to replace it, since it was never needed in the first place. I expect every installation has its own pet software which is analogous to the above.
Before we work on artificial intelligence why don't we do something about natural stupidity?
Before we work on artificial intelligence why don't we do something about natural stupidity?
640K ought to be enough for anybody.
640K ought to be enough for anybody.
Form follows function. - "Lippincott's Magazine", March, 1896.
Form follows function. - "Lippincott's Magazine", March, 1896.
In view of all the deadly computer viruses that have been spreading lately, Weekend Update would like to remind you: read more
In view of all the deadly computer viruses that have been spreading lately, Weekend Update would like to remind you: when you link up to another computer, you're linking up to every computer that that computer has ever linked up to.
Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don't let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months.
Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don't let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months.
Theory provides the maps that turn an uncoordinated set of experiments or computer simulations into a cumulative exploration.
Theory provides the maps that turn an uncoordinated set of experiments or computer simulations into a cumulative exploration.
Science is simply common sense at its best, that is, rigidly accurate in observation, and merciless to fallacy in logic.
Science is simply common sense at its best, that is, rigidly accurate in observation, and merciless to fallacy in logic.
