The computer was, to the best of my feelings about the…
“The computer was, to the best of my feelings about the subject, not thinking like a mathematician, and it was much more successful, because it was thinking not like a mathematician.”
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The computer succeeded by using non‑mathematical intuition rather than strict formal logic.
In simple terms: It succeeded using intuition, not formal math.
Embrace alternative problem‑solving approaches.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- software development
- research
- engineering
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can intuition complement formal methods?
- When is intuition preferable to strict logic?
Pure logic may miss practical insights.