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“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein

An irritating quote. I keep doing the same thing over and over again because I keep getting different results - at least where people are involved.




If "different result each time" (i.e. non-determinism) is the expected result, then you're not expecting a different result.


[head explodes]


Irritating in part because Einstein never said it. http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Albert_Einstein


When it comes to people, doing the same thing is rarely doing the same thing.


Great one, although that sounds like Yogi Berra.


I tend to hear this quote brought up by people who are either really eager to name drop Einstein or excuse themselves for being insane.

The quote makes much more sense within the context of scientific experimentation. Applying it to a typical, mundane set of experiences, to me, is pretty crass.




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