Can someone help me track down the source of this quote attributed to douglas adams? I can't recall reading it and can't find the source:
"See first, think later, then test. But always see first. Otherwise you will only see what you were expecting. Most scientists forget that."
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thanks all... it's from "so long, and thanks for all the fish..."
not sure why my google-fu failed on this... and looks like I'm overdue for a reread
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ah damn, I guess I don't remember the text as clearly as I thought... that particular quote seems like a false note for the tone of HHG
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Yes, on page 586 of this version of the collected works:
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I haven't read Dirk Gently books. I think I've read first 4 books in HHG but about 20 years ago. Have listened to Stephen Fry read 1st book (twice) relatively recently. Really good, highly recommend! VGR seems to like the DG books and I've thought of reading them. Your opinion?
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Seems like a “Observe Orient Decide Act” loop - funny how it pops up all over the place
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