“What appear to us to be causal explanations are in fact just stories—descriptions of what happened that tell us little, if anything, about the mechanisms at work.”
Quote by Duncan J. Watts
Work
Everything Is Obvious: *Once You Know the Answer
This work delves into the psychological and cognitive aspects of problem-solving, investigating why certain conclusions seem self-evident only after they have been reached. The author examines various examples and theories to illustrate the complexities of human thought and perception. more
Author
Duncan J. Watts
Duncan J. Watts is a scholar who has made significant contributions to the fields of complex networks and social network analysis. Born on February 20, 1971, his current professional category is unknown. more
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