Series VIII · Card 1 of 21 · THE SCRIPTORIUM
The first principle is that you must not fool yourself — and you are the easiest person to fool.
RICHARD FEYNMAN · CARGO CULT SCIENCE · 1974
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Source
“Cargo Cult Science”, Caltech commencement 1974; Engineering and Science, June 1974; also in “Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!” (1985)
About the author
Theoretical physicist (1918–1988). Nobel laureate known for quantum electrodynamics and an extraordinary ability to explain complex ideas simply.
The question on the back
How often do you catch yourself making excuses to yourself?