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Complexity Quote by Richard P. Feynman

“If you keep proving stuff that others have done, getting confidence, increasing the complexities of your solutions - for the fun of it - then one day you'll turn around and discover that nobody actually did that one! And that's the way to become a computer scientist.” quote by Richard P. Feynman
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“If you keep proving stuff that others have done, getting confidence, increasing the complexities of your solutions - for the fun of it - then one day you'll turn around and discover that nobody actually did that one! And that's the way to become a computer scientist.”

Richard P. Feynman

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Repeatedly solving known problems builds confidence and leads to original breakthroughs in computer science.

In simple terms: Practice known problems to become innovative.

Key Takeaway

Practice to innovate.

Themes

learning confidence innovation

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

motivational educational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • software development
  • research
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

problem solving computer science creativity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new problems can you tackle?
  • How does confidence affect risk-taking?
A Different Perspective

Over-reliance on known problems may limit creativity.

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