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#35 The Art of Doing Science and Engineering by Richard W. Hamming - Chapter 1: Orientation

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The Exponential Growth of Knowledge

This chapter discusses the exponential growth of knowledge in technology, science, and engineering, and emphasizes the need for constant learning and acquiring new knowledge. It explores the importance of back of the envelope calculations and understanding fundamental forces in scientific claims. The chapter concludes by highlighting the constant need for learning and skill development in order to keep up with the quadrupling of technical knowledge in one's life.

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