Rules of thumb stated as numerical rules are enticing, but many are folk theorems that may not apply in your critical situation.
Peter J. Denning
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The Science in Computer Science
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Don’t Feel Bad If You Can’t Predict the Future
Wise experts and powerful machines are no match for chaotic events and human declarations. Beware of their predictions and be humble in your own.
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