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somewhat like the ancient Greek liar's paradox, in which the truth of the statement This statement is false cannot be determined. {If the statement is true, then it's also false, and vice versa.} By coming up with statements
Walter Isaacson The Innovators: How a Group of Inventors, Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution
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The quote illustrates a form of paradox similar to the Greek liar's paradox, where a statement cannot be classified as definitively true or false. In this case, if the claim "This statement is false" is deemed true, it simultaneously contradicts itself by being false. This cyclical dilemma demonstrates how certain statements can elude binary categorization, challenging our understanding of truth.

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Kilby displayed his awshucks humility. When I hear that kind of thing, he responded, it reminds me of what the beaver told the rabbit as they stood at the base of Hoover Dam: 'No, I didn't build it myself, but it's based on an idea of mine.
Walter Isaacson The Innovators: How a Group of Inventors, Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution
Kilby displayed his awshucks humility. When I hear that kind of thing, he responded, it reminds me of what the beaver told the rabbit as they stood at the base of Hoover Dam: 'No, I didn't build it myself, but it's based on an idea of mine.
their ability to work as teams made them even more creative. The tale of their teamwork is important because we don't often focus on how central that skill is to innovation.
Walter Isaacson The Innovators: How a Group of Inventors, Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution
their ability to work as teams made them even more creative. The tale of their teamwork is important because we don't often focus on how central that skill is to innovation.
most of the innovations of the digital age were done collaboratively.
Walter Isaacson The Innovators: How a Group of Inventors, Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution
most of the innovations of the digital age were done collaboratively.
His embrace, however, did not extend to people who were pretentious or pompous {with the exception of Wiener}. When he thought a speaker was spouting nonsense, he would stand up and ask what seemed to be innocent but were in fact devilish questions. After a few moments, the speaker would realize he had been deflated and Licklider would sit down. He didn't like poseurs or pretenders, Tracy recalled. He was never mean, but he slyly pricked people's pretensions.
Walter Isaacson The Innovators: How a Group of Inventors, Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution
His embrace, however, did not extend to people who were pretentious or pompous {with the exception of Wiener}. When he thought a speaker was spouting nonsense, he would stand up and ask what seemed to be innocent but were in fact devilish questions. After a few moments, the speaker would realize he had been deflated and Licklider would sit down. He didn't like poseurs or pretenders, Tracy recalled. He was never mean, but he slyly pricked people's pretensions.
atomic power, radar, and the Internet-were spawned by the military.
Walter Isaacson The Innovators: How a Group of Inventors, Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution
atomic power, radar, and the Internet-were spawned by the military.
The most successful endeavors in the digital age were those run by leaders who fostered collaboration while also providing a clear vision. Too often these are seen as conflicting traits: a leader is either very inclusive or a passionate visionary. But the best leaders could be both. Robert
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