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People often overestimate what will happen in the next two years and underestimate what will happen in ten.

Bill Gates The Road Ahead · 1995

Quotes

“You don’t need to take the last dollar.”

Charlie Munger · Poor Charlie’s Almanack, 2005 · Primary source

Works

Edsger Dijkstra · c. 1989

Advice to a Young Scientist

A set of principles for young researchers on intellectual ambition, scientific integrity, simplicity, long-term thinking and the purpose of academic work.

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Book of the week

The World Crisis

Winston Churchill · 1923-1931

Churchill’s multi-volume account of the First World War, combining military history, political analysis, personal experience, and strategic argument.

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Author of the month

Helen Keller

American writer and activist · 1880-1968

Deafblind author and campaigner who became a prominent advocate for disability rights and social reform.

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