"The most important is that the writer’s original perception of a character or characters may be as erroneous as the reader’s. Running a close second was the realization that stopping a piece of work just because it’s hard, either emotionally or imaginatively, is a bad idea. Sometimes you have to go on when you don’t feel like it, and sometimes... See more
The document explores the flaws of current mathematics education, criticizes the rigid curriculum, and advocates for a more creative and intuitive approach to teaching mathematics.
Isaac Asimov discusses the concept of "right" and "wrong" in scientific theories, using the example of the belief in a flat earth and how our understanding of the Earth's shape has evolved over time.
“Robustness is when you care more about the few who like your work than the multitude who hates it (artists); fragility is when you care more about the few who hate your work than the multitude who loves it (politicians).”