Maria Konnikova Researchers have always tried to use psychology for predictive ends: Can what we already know about a person tell us how she will behave in a given situation? The results of these endeavors have been mixed. – Maria Konnikova Behave Quotes Endeavors Quotes Mixed Quotes Person Quotes Predictive Quotes Psychology Quotes Researchers Quotes Situation Quotes The major problem with most attempts to predict a specific outcome, such as interviews, is decontextualization: the attempt takes place in a generalized environment, as opposed to the context in which a behavior or trait naturally occurs. To a child, ‘The Little Prince’ is the story of a boy who falls from the sky, meets lots of funny people on his travels, and then returns to his star. But take a closer look and you find as clear a commentary on everything that’s wrong with modern life – and what can be done to fix it – as you would in the most biting social satire.
Peyton Manning I didn’t play organized football until I was in the seventh grade. Up until that point, I only played at recess and in the backyard. – Peyton Manning
Katie Kitamura I like a lot of Spanish language writers. I really love Javier Marias. – Katie Kitamura
Bede GriffithsFreedom Obedience is detachment from the self. This is the most radical detachment of all. But what is the self? The self is the principle of reason and responsibility in us. It is the root of freedom, it is what makes us men. – Bede Griffiths
AmazingSergio Perez The facilities are amazing here in McLaren. If you compare them to Sauber, who have good facilities in Formula 1, it’s another level. But in terms of the people, the way they approach their jobs, is really amazing when you come into McLaren. The emphasis they have is very good and it gives you a big boost when you drive for this team. – Sergio Perez
Lee Unkrich The best way to bring people in and have them empathize with others is through storytelling. – Lee Unkrich
Petina Gappah A novelist, poet and playwright who writes equally well in Shona and English, Charles Mungoshi is Zimbabwe’s finest and most versatile writer. His life project has been to interrogate the notion of family. – Petina Gappah
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