Among the books I have read to this day, this one was one of the most remarkable and enlightening books. To begin, this book allows you to wander arouAmong the books I have read to this day, this one was one of the most remarkable and enlightening books. To begin, this book allows you to wander around a great mind and discover ideas that are familiar to you from somewhere yet not noticed well and veiled things you did not dare or know.
Hamming quotes from Pasteur many times and shall it be noted here as well: "Luck favors a prepared mind." He recognizes the luck factor, and further, states that in life there are many times you encounter luck, but, if you are prepared exploitation is possible. Overall, it is up to you to prepare yourself for the future whatever it sells. Well, this dragged me into thoughts for a while, since I have always thought that without luck based on initial conditions, such as genetics, family, society, etc., there was a limit to what a person can accomplish. By being they are solid factors, human is not limited to them. Quoting from the book "Change does not mean progress, but progress requires change."
Hamming makes you think about various concepts. Like; "What is possible?->Science, What is likely to happen?->Engineering, What is desirable to happen?->Ethics" "Perhaps, 'thinking' is not a yes-no thing; but maybe it is a matter of degree." "Machines do not produce logical novelty when working properly, but they certainly produce psychological novelty." "Thinking may be the way something is done rather than what is done." "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing-especially if you lack the fundamentals!" "Language at first glance is just a discrete symbol system." "An expert is one who knows everything about nothing; a generalist knows nothing about everything." "The myopic view is the chief characteristic of a bureaucrat. To rise to the top you should have the larger view-at least when you get there." "Great people tolerate ambiguity, they can both believe and disbelieve at the same time." "To master the presentation of ideas, while books on the topic may be partly useful, I strongly suggest you adopt the habit of privately critiquing all presentations you attend and also asking the opinions of others."
Throughout the book, he provided guidance for me: "Most of the things I have been saying were not said to me; I had to discover them for myself."
Memorably, he ends the tour within his mind: "I have now told you in some detail how to succeed, hence you have no excuse for not doing better than I did. Good luck!"...more
It was a little distinct book relatively what I've been reading and beneficial, of course. "Three-D of healthcare: digitizing, democratizing and deepIt was a little distinct book relatively what I've been reading and beneficial, of course. "Three-D of healthcare: digitizing, democratizing and deep learning." Thanks to AI, surely, healthcare is about to experience massive transformations and permanent dominant automation is on the way. One of the core ideas is how the "care" part is eliminated in healthcare, even now and how "human interactions" or "more humanoid" approaches are needed. Also, it brought me to think to myself about how we, homo sapiens, have biodiversity in just in our species. AI can help us to revolutionize treatment by providing each human being a specialized attitude....more
One of the must-read books for women, especially in business. I had valuable insights, and not just that, could justify and evaluate my experiences inOne of the must-read books for women, especially in business. I had valuable insights, and not just that, could justify and evaluate my experiences in the light of hers.
But I can not understand those comments, especially the "women hurt women" types. If someone thinks that this book is completely non-sense, probably a huge point is missing out. I recommend that kind of someone to check out their perspectives and biases.
Summing it all up, worth to read it and I myself enjoyed it....more
Like the "Stuff Matters" that is written by the same author, it was amazing. I am astonished by the storytelling ability of Miodownik again. Not justLike the "Stuff Matters" that is written by the same author, it was amazing. I am astonished by the storytelling ability of Miodownik again. Not just because of the storytelling, also the information that he conveys so reasonably well. My interest in the world of liquids, where we live, and what we are made of, increased remarkably....more
I enjoyed the entire book and it boosted up my curiosity and gave me different perspectives to think about immunology. Easy to follow up, gripping, anI enjoyed the entire book and it boosted up my curiosity and gave me different perspectives to think about immunology. Easy to follow up, gripping, and most importantly: in a nutshell. Also, adorned with fascinating illustrations....more
I haven't read such an excellent book in a long time!!! Especially the ending... truly brilliant and satisfying. I was so afraid that Grace would chooI haven't read such an excellent book in a long time!!! Especially the ending... truly brilliant and satisfying. I was so afraid that Grace would choose the first option. I love you, Rocky and Grace....more
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