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Simple and Complicated

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Apr 19, 2022
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“Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler” – Albert Einstein

In order to seem smart, most people make simple things complicated. In reality, smart people aim to make complicated things simple. This often involves getting comfortable seeming silly or uninformed in front of peers, usually with plain questions that aim to start from …

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