Quote by John Carmack

Rocket science has been mythologized all out of proportion to its true difficulty.

Rocket science has been mythologized all out of proportion t

Summary

This quote suggests that the complexity and difficulty often associated with rocket science have been exaggerated and misrepresented. It implies that rocket science is not as insurmountable as it is commonly believed to be. The statement questions the way people exaggerate and make something seem far more complex than it actually is, implying that rocket science is not as daunting as its reputation might suggest. It emphasizes the need to approach it with an open mind and a willingness to debunk the myths that surround it.

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By John Carmack

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