…they both noticed obvious and important empirical truths that should have been investigated by other scientists but were reflexively rejected by these scientists because the suggested explanations were not in line with the conventional thinking of the time. Today, this is known as a Semmelweis reflex.

— Gabriel Weinberg, Lauren McCann, Super Thinking

Complex systems don’t spring fully formed from the mind of some genius creator; they are the fruits of working through problems, deepening our understanding, and exploring ideas and potential solutions through sometimes hard work.

— David Farley, Modern Software Engineering

Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does

— Jean-Paul Sartre, Existentialism Is a Humanism

Leaders don’t sit back and point fingers. Leaders lead with the authority of leadership . . . or without it. The authority is largely irrelevant—if you are a leader, you will lead when you are needed.

— Clay Scroggins, How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge

Newton’s work transformed science, and eventually, society. But Newton’s legacy comes with an ugly side: he inspired ‘physics envy’, which, in turn, led humanity to some truly dark places. ‘Physics envy’ is the desire to find Newtonian-type mathematical formulas or algebraic laws in other disciplines.

— Myles King, Ethical Truth in Light of Quantum Mechanics