Make decisions when you are ready, not under pressure. Others will always push you to make a decision for their own purposes, internal politics, or some other external need. But you can almost always say, “I need a little more time to think about this. I’ll get back to you.” This tactic is very effective at defusing even the most difficult and uncomfortable situations.
The mathematics of spin glasses revealed a hidden structure that applies to many seemingly unrelated problems.
Immigration can have positive effects on innovation and productivity.
"The true measure of progress is not in the accumulation of knowledge, but in its application for the betterment of humanity."