one of the most remarkable trends when you study the history of science is the importance of accidental discoveries by a prepared mind

Feb 15, 2014 · 10:27 PM UTC

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@sama the ability to see patterns, to spot exceptions, to stand still and observe, focus and reflect, knowing that most is not known #humble
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"Accidental Discoveries by a Prepared Mind." — @sama
Sam Altman
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15 Feb 2014
one of the most remarkable trends when you study the history of science is the importance of accidental discoveries by a prepared mind
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@sama so true / I often query what a manhattan project style approach of gathering the best & brightest in the planet would focus on today
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@sama The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not “Eureka” but “That’s funny...” —Isaac Asimov
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@sama makes me worry for the future of innovation that the current education system makes kids so afraid of failure. No happy accidents.
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