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Communication Quote by Douglas Adams

“Ever since Newton, we've done science by taking things apart to see how they work. What the computer enables us to do is to put things together to see how they work: we're now synthesized rather than analysed. I find one of the most enthralling aspects of computers is limitless communication.” quote by Douglas Adams
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“Ever since Newton, we've done science by taking things apart to see how they work. What the computer enables us to do is to put things together to see how they work: we're now synthesized rather than analysed. I find one of the most enthralling aspects of computers is limitless communication.”

Douglas Adams

About This Quote

Source Interview: BBC Radio, 1995

Science shifts from dissecting to assembling, enabling new understanding through synthesis.

In simple terms: Science now builds to learn.

Key Takeaway

Embrace synthesis in research.

Themes

science technology creativity

Mood

inquisitive optimistic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • software development
  • engineering
  • education

Key Concepts

systems thinking synthetic methodology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can be built from existing parts?
  • How does synthesis differ from analysis?
A Different Perspective

Synthesis can overlook component failures.

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