Words of Wisdom — April 17, 2014

Newton on the Intelligence of Nature

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“Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy” ― Isaac Newton

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Starts With A Bang

How logic and reasoning can fail as scientific tools

In logic, ‘reductio ad absurdum’ shows how flawed arguments fall apart. Our absurd Universe, however, often defies our intuitive reasoning.

Starts With A Bang

Why “incompleteness” matters in theoretical physics

Physicists just can’t leave an incomplete theory alone; they try to repair it. When nature is kind, it can lead to a major breakthrough.

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Can AI write authentic poetry?

Cognitive psychologist and poet Keith Holyoak explores whether artificial intelligence could ever achieve poetic authenticity.

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Business

How Isaac Newton and the “salience network” can unleash your creativity

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IBM veteran Daniel Sabbah learned from experience how to lead through the challenges of demand and innovation.

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