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“Dokte Paul works with both hands” — that is, both with science and with the magic necessary to remove ensorcellments.” quote by Tracy Kidder
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““Dokte Paul works with both hands” — that is, both with science and with the magic necessary to remove ensorcellments.””

Tracy Kidder

About This Quote

Source Book: The Soul of a New Machine, 1981

Balancing scientific rigor with intuition yields effective problem solving.

In simple terms: Science and intuition together solve problems.

Key Takeaway

Integrate data and intuition in decisions.

Themes

innovation intuition science

Mood

curious analytical

Type

educational motivational

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • research labs
  • creative brainstorming
  • troubleshooting

Key Concepts

cognitive science engineering

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you trust data over gut feeling?
  • How can you cultivate both skills?
A Different Perspective

Relying too much on intuition can overlook evidence.

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