Leonard Mlodinow
Leonard Mlodinow
Leonard Mlodinowis an American popular science author and screenwriter...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPhysicist
CountryUnited States of America
books concepts life scientists somewhat tie tried whatever worked
Whatever I've worked on, I've always tried to make my writing personal. I think that's what makes my books somewhat different from what other scientists are doing. You have to tie concepts into everyday life, or they just won't be interesting for readers.
comfort numbers people realize strength
People intuitively realize that there is strength in numbers and take comfort in the company of others, especially in times of anxiety or need.
absurd among biologists denying relativity scientific sounds theories
Evolution is among the most well-established theories in the scientific community. To doubt it sounds to biologists as absurd as denying relativity does to physicists.
I just really loved films and thought I should be writing screenplays.
consequences physical predict
In physics, all can you do is predict the consequences of physical laws.
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In all our perceptions, from vision to hearing, to the pictures we build of people's character, our unconscious mind starts from whatever objective data is available to us - usually spotty - and helps to shape and construct the more complete picture we consciously perceive.
believe certain god nature
I believe in a kind of God. I think all scientists, in a way, believe in a certain God, in a certain order of nature.
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A failure doesn't mean you are unworthy, nor does it preclude success on the next try.
falling-in-love believe judging
We believe that when we choose anything, judge a stranger and even fall in love, we understand the principal factors that influenced us. Very often nothing could be further from the truth. As a result, many of our most basic assumptions about ourselves, and society, are false.
judging people vision
We judge people and initiatives by their results, and we expect events to happen for good, understandable reason. But our clear visions of inevitability are often only illusions.
feelings understanding research
Research suggests when it comes to understanding our feelings, we humans have an odd mix of low ability and high confidence.
giving-up dont-give-up successful
That's why successful people in every field are almost universally members of a certain set - the set of people who don't give up.
taken opportunity play
What I've learned, above all, is to keep marching forward because the best news is that since chance does play a role, one important factor in success is under our control: the number of at bats, the number of chances taken, the number of opportunities seized.
reality ideas psychosis
Says Bargh: "We all hold dear idea that we´re the captain of our own sould, and we´re in charge, and it´s a very scary feeling when we are not. In fact, that´s what psychosis is - the feeling of detachment from reality and that you are not in control, and that´s a very frightening feeling for anyone."