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“Once I got home, I sulked for a while. All my brilliant plans foiled by thermodynamics. Damn you, Entropy!” quote by Andy Weir
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“Once I got home, I sulked for a while. All my brilliant plans foiled by thermodynamics. Damn you, Entropy!”

Andy Weir

About This Quote

Source Interview: Author discussion, 2015

Expresses frustration with entropy undermining plans, using humor.

In simple terms: Entropy thwarts careful plans.

Key Takeaway

Accept unpredictability and adapt.

Themes

science humor frustration

Mood

reflective lighthearted

Type

philosophical humorous

When to use this quote

  • project planning
  • personal goals
  • research experiments

Key Concepts

thermodynamics chaos theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we design resilient plans?
  • What role does humor play in coping with failure?
A Different Perspective

Entropy is inevitable; over‑planning can be futile.

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