Quote by James Gleick

Everything we care about lies somewhere in the middle, where pattern and randomness interlace.

Everything we care about lies somewhere in the middle, where

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of finding balance in life. It suggests that the things we truly care about are usually found in the grey area between order and chaos. It implies that too much structure and predictability can be dull and monotonous, while too much randomness can be overwhelming and chaotic. The essence of what truly matters lies in finding a harmony between the two, where there is room for unpredictability and spontaneity within a larger, meaningful pattern.

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Science Information Randomness

By James Gleick

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