Quote by Donald Norman

I think there is a tendency in science to measure what is measurable and to decide that what you cannot measure must be uninteresting.

I think there is a tendency in science to measure what is me

Summary

This quote suggests that in the field of science, there is a common inclination to focus on aspects that can be easily quantified or measured, while dismissing or neglecting those that are intangible or difficult to measure. It implies a disregard for the value and significance of things that cannot be easily studied or analyzed using scientific methods. The quote critiques the narrow-mindedness of excluding the exploration of the unknown or unmeasurable, emphasizing the need for scientists to recognize the potential interest and importance of these aspects that go beyond measurable parameters.

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