It is a popular custom among learned society to toss around the names of theories without explanation or elaboration – Murphy’s Law, Occam’s Razor, and so on. But who were Murphy and Occam, and who are they to come up with these life-governing rules?
This week, a look at five well-known rules and laws, and the stories behind their namesakes.
TTFN, Fred.
Quote of the week: "Humor. It is a difficult concept." - Lieutenant JG Saavik, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
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5 Rules of Thumb and Their Inventors
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