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In science one tries to tell people, in such a way as to be understood by everyone, something that no read more
In science one tries to tell people, in such a way as to be understood by everyone, something that no one ever knew before. But in poetry, it's the exact opposite. -Paul Dirac.
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.
Our sun is one of 100 billion stars in our galaxy. Our galaxy is one of billions of galaxies populating read more
Our sun is one of 100 billion stars in our galaxy. Our galaxy is one of billions of galaxies populating the universe. It would be the height of presumption to think that we are the only living things in that enormous immensity.
Thinking is the hardest work there is. Which is the probable reason why so few engage in it.
Thinking is the hardest work there is. Which is the probable reason why so few engage in it.
Surgery is the red flower that blooms among the leaves and thorns that are the rest of medicine.
Surgery is the red flower that blooms among the leaves and thorns that are the rest of medicine.
Your theory is crazy, but it's not crazy enough to be true.
Your theory is crazy, but it's not crazy enough to be true.
I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them.
I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them.
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.
The internet is a great way to get on the net.
The internet is a great way to get on the net.
