A book by scientist J.E. Oliver on research and discoveries with thought on how to apply his approach more broadly.
ISBN-10: 0231076207
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In plate tectonics, all of the interesting effects like mountain formation, earthquakes, happen on the edge of the plates. This is also a useful analogy for any field where the more interesting work happens on the bleeding edge.
A lecture from Richard Hamming about creativity and how to cultivate it.