James

“Other studies show that people actually make more accurate and creative decisions when they’re choosing on behalf of others than themselves.”
― Adam M. Grant, Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success

“The dysfunctional state of the American political system is the best reason to be pessimistic about our country’s future. Our scientific and technological prowess is the best reason to be optimistic. We are an inventive people. The United States produces ridiculous numbers of patents,114 has many of the world’s best universities and research institutions, and our companies lead the market in fields ranging from pharmaceuticals to information technology. If I had a choice between a tournament of ideas and a political cage match, I know which fight I’d rather be engaging in—especially if I thought I had the right forecast.”
― Nate Silver, The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail-but Some Don't

“But surprisingly, people were significantly more likely to benefit from weak ties. Almost 28 percent heard about the job from a weak tie. Strong ties provide bonds, but weak ties serve as bridges: they provide more efficient access to new information. Our strong ties tend to travel in the same social circles and know about the same opportunities as we do. Weak ties are more likely to open up access to a different network, facilitating the discovery of original leads.”
― Adam M. Grant, Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success

“has”
― Nate Silver, The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail-but Some Don't