Deep Thoughts
Margaret Boden published a paper on creativity and artificial intelligence. Boden theorized that creativity came in three broad types: “combinational” creativity, improbably combining familiar ideas (a chef who prepares dishes that are a fusion of Spanish and Thai cuisines); “exploratory” creativity, discovering new ideas within a familiar conceptu
... See moreIt has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.
Abraham Lincoln
Getting Old
A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams
End of the world
What the caterpillar thinks is the end of the world, the rest of the world calls a butterfly – Lao-tzu
Civilization
“Years ago, anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture. The student expected Mead to talk about fishhooks or clay pots or grinding stones. But no. Mead said that the first sign of civilization in an ancient culture was a femur (thighbone) that had been broken
... See moreProgress only comes from changing how you see the world.
— Shane Parrish - Farnham Street
The Cheshire Cat Principle: How to Create Clarity
In Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, there’s a scene in which Alice reaches a fork in the road and has a simple exchange with the Cheshire Cat:
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?”
“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat.
“I don’t much care where
... See moreThe distinction between a "learner" and someone who is "learned" is a fascinating one, highlighting different phases and mindsets in the pursuit of knowledge.
Here are some thoughts on the differences:
The Learner:
Process-Oriented: A learner is actively engaged in the process of acquiring new information, skills, and understanding.1 They are in the j
In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.
— Eric Hoffer