"It is the ability to make predictions about the future that is the crux of intelligence."

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Source : Jeff Hawkins, Sandra Blakeslee (2007). “On Intelligence”, p.6, Macmillan

Jeff Hawkins

#Predictions Quotes #Crux Quotes #Ability Quotes

“There is no longer a single idea explaining everything, but an infinite number of essences giving a meaning to an infinite number of objects. The world comes to a stop, but also lights up.”
“The formula for the parameters of a unilateral solution are: To maximize the number of Jews; to minimize the number of Palestinians; not to withdraw to the 1967 border and not to divide Jerusalem.”
“I really appreciate when someone can blow me away with live acoustic blues”
“Prince William's pregnant wife, Kate Middleton, is past her due date. Doctors may have to induce labor. To speed up the birth, doctors have been telling the baby, 'Come on out. You will never have to work a day in your life.'”
“It is a well known fact that almost all the outstanding chess-players have been first-class analysts.”

Source : Mikhail Botvinnik (2012). “Botvinnik: 100 Selected Games”, p.11, Courier Corporation
“I'd love to design my own swim collection for them (VS)...Heidi (Klum) does the lipsticks, I would love to one day do the bikinis.”

Source : "Pop Tarts: Hugh Hefner on Playboy Requirements, Hottest Women". Pop Tarts Interview, www.foxnews.com. September 15, 2008.
“If you're not frustrated that you're not playingÂ footballÂ then you shouldn't be playingÂ football”
“I like stories that affect families.”

Source : "Fox News' Shepard Smith Explains What's 'Right' About His Network (Q&A)". Interview with Paul Bond, www.hollywoodreporter.com. January 31, 2012.

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