7 Science
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7.1 Ada Lovelace
📖 The Analytical Engine weave algebraic patterns just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves.
“Technology can imitate the natural world.”
— Ada Lovelace, The Analytical Engine weaves algebraic patterns just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves.
Lovelace’s analogy suggests that machines can perform tasks that mimic natural processes, a fundamental concept in the development of artificial intelligence.
“Machines can handle complex tasks.”
— Ada Lovelace, The Analytical Engine weaves algebraic patterns just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves.
Lovelace’s description of the Analytical Engine highlights its ability to perform complex computations, demonstrating the potential of machines to tackle sophisticated problems.
“Machines can be programmed to create.”
— Ada Lovelace, The Analytical Engine weaves algebraic patterns just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves.
Lovelace’s comparison of the Analytical Engine to a loom emphasizes the idea that machines can be programmed to create complex and varied outputs, a notion that underpins the field of computer graphics and animation.
7.2 Albert Einstein
📖 Imagination is more important than knowledge.
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution.”
— Albert Einstein, The World As I See It
Einstein believed that imagination is essential for scientific discovery and innovation. It allows us to see beyond the known and to explore new possibilities. Knowledge, on the other hand, is limited to what we already know. Imagination is what allows us to push the boundaries of our knowledge and to create new things.
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.”
— Albert Einstein, The World As I See It
Einstein believed that curiosity is essential for learning and growth. It is what drives us to explore the world around us and to ask questions about how things work. Curiosity is what leads to new discoveries and innovations.
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
— Albert Einstein, The World As I See It
Einstein believed that imagination is more powerful than logic. Logic can only take us from what we know to what we don’t know. Imagination can take us anywhere, even to places that we cannot yet imagine. Imagination is what allows us to dream of new possibilities and to create new things.
7.3 Alan Turing
📖 We can only see a short distance ahead, but we can see plenty there that needs to be done.
“In the realm of knowledge, while our sight may only extend a short distance, it unveils countless opportunities for meaningful exertion.”
— Alan Turing, Speeches on Computing
Despite the limitations of our immediate perception, there is a vast horizon of unexplored territory ripe for exploration and improvement.
“Embark on endeavors that resonate with your core values, even if the path ahead is shrouded in uncertainty.”
— Alan Turing, Collected Works of A.M. Turing
Meaningful progress is often found in ventures that align with our beliefs, regardless of the obstacles that may lie in wait.
“By persistently delving into the depths of knowledge, we not only unveil the mysteries of the world but also illuminate the path toward a brighter future.”
— Alan Turing, The Turing Test
Intellectual exploration is a transformative force that empowers us to comprehend the complexities of our surroundings and chart a course toward advancement.
7.4 Barbara McClintock
📖 If you know you are on the right track, if you have this inner knowledge, then nobody can turn you off… no matter what other people tell you.
“Trust your intuition and inner knowledge.”
— Barbara McClintock, Nobel Prize acceptance speech, 1983
When you have a strong conviction about something, don’t let others sway you. Trust your gut and follow your own path.
“Don’t be afraid to challenge the status quo.”
— Barbara McClintock, Nobel Prize acceptance speech, 1983
If you believe in something, don’t be afraid to stand up for it, even if it goes against the grain. Conventional wisdom is not always right.
“Follow your passion.”
— Barbara McClintock, Interview with Science magazine, 1983
If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. Find something that you’re passionate about and pursue it with all your heart.
7.5 Carl Sagan
📖 Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere.
“Imagination is the key to unlocking new possibilities and making progress.”
— Carl Sagan, Cosmos
Imagination allows us to think beyond the present and envision new ways of doing things. It is essential for innovation and creativity.
“Imagination can help us to understand the world around us.”
— Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World
Imagination can help us to see patterns and connections that we might not otherwise see. It can also help us to understand the motivations of others.
“Imagination is essential for human progress.”
— Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot
Imagination has allowed us to develop new technologies, explore new worlds, and create new forms of art. It is essential for our continued progress as a species.
7.6 Charles Darwin
📖 It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.
“In the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the expense of the unfit.”
— Charles Darwin, On the Origin of Species
This is the central tenet of Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. The fittest individuals are those that are best adapted to their environment, and they are more likely to survive and reproduce. Over time, this leads to the evolution of new species.
“Evolution is a slow and gradual process.”
— Charles Darwin, On the Origin of Species
Darwin believed that evolution occurs over long periods of time, through the accumulation of small changes. This is in contrast to the idea of catastrophism, which held that the Earth’s history was marked by a series of sudden, catastrophic events.
“All living things are connected.”
— Charles Darwin, On the Origin of Species
Darwin’s theory of common descent states that all living things share a common ancestor. This means that we are all related to each other, no matter how different we may seem.
7.7 Enrico Fermi
📖 Don’t worry about people stealing your ideas. If your ideas are any good, you’ll have to ram them down people’s throats.
“Don’t worry about people stealing your ideas. If your ideas are any good, you’ll have to ram them down people’s throats.”
— Enrico Fermi, Unknown
This quote means that if your ideas are truly valuable, you won’t have to worry about people stealing them. They will be so compelling that people will be eager to hear them and adopt them.
“The best way to get a good idea is to have a lot of ideas.”
— Enrico Fermi, Unknown
This quote means that the more ideas you generate, the more likely you are to come up with a truly great idea. Don’t be afraid to experiment and think outside the box.
“You can’t always wait for the perfect moment. Sometimes you just have to jump in and do it.”
— Enrico Fermi, Unknown
This quote means that you shouldn’t wait for everything to be perfect before you take action. Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith and go for it.
7.8 Erwin Schrödinger
📖 The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking.
“Simplicity is supreme.”
— Erwin Schrödinger, What Is Life? (1944)
Schrödinger believed that the most profound truths are often the simplest. He urged scientists to seek simple explanations for complex phenomena, and to avoid unnecessary complications.
“The universe is governed by laws that are beyond our understanding.”
— Erwin Schrödinger, What Is Life? (1944)
Schrödinger believed that the universe is far more complex than we can ever hope to fully understand. He argued that we must accept the limitations of our knowledge, and be content with partial understanding.
“Science is a never-ending journey.”
— Erwin Schrödinger, What Is Life? (1944)
Schrödinger believed that science is a process of continual discovery and refinement. He argued that we should never be satisfied with our current understanding, but should always be striving to learn more.
7.9 Galileo Galilei
📖 All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.
“The universe is not made of elements that are fundamentally different in nature, but rather out of tiny particles which move in an orderly, even mathematical fashion.”
— Galileo Galilei, Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo
This lesson is about the fundamental unity of nature. All matter is made up of the same basic building blocks, and these building blocks interact with each other in a predictable way. This idea has been central to the development of modern science, and it has led to a deeper understanding of the universe.
“The laws of nature are universal and constant.”
— Galileo Galilei, Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo
This lesson is about the universality of scientific laws. The laws of nature apply to all objects in the universe, regardless of their size, shape, or location. This idea has been used to explain a wide range of phenomena, from the motion of planets to the behavior of atoms.
“Science is a process of observation, experimentation, and hypothesis testing.”
— Galileo Galilei, Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo
This lesson is about the scientific method. Science is not about simply accepting what you are told, but rather about testing ideas through observation and experimentation. This process has led to some of the greatest discoveries in human history.
7.10 Isaac Newton
📖 If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.
“The greatness of individuals and their accomplishments is built upon the foundation of accumulated knowledge and ideas from those who came before them.”
— Isaac Newton, Letter to Robert Hooke, 1675
This lesson emphasizes the importance of recognizing and acknowledging the contributions of others in our own successes, and the role of collaboration and intellectual exchange in the advancement of knowledge.
“To achieve significant progress, we must not only build upon the work of our predecessors but also challenge and expand upon existing ideas.”
— Isaac Newton, Opticks, 1704
This lesson highlights the importance of not merely accepting established knowledge as absolute but also being willing to question, experiment, and innovate in order to push the boundaries of understanding.
“In the pursuit of knowledge, it is essential to remain humble and recognize that our understanding is always incomplete.”
— Isaac Newton, Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, 1687
This lesson reminds us of the limits of our knowledge and the importance of ongoing exploration, inquiry, and a willingness to learn from new discoveries and insights.