People intuitively realize that there is strength in numbers and take comfort in the company of others, especially in times of anxiety or need. Leonard Mlodinow anxietycomfortcompany Change image and share on social
People spend a lot of time talking and thinking about how members of the opposite sex look, but very little time paying attention to how they sound. To our unconscious minds, however, voice is very important. Leonard Mlodinow attentionimportantlot share on social
Evolution is among the most well-established theories in the scientific community. To doubt it sounds to biologists as absurd as denying relativity does to physicists. Leonard Mlodinow absurdbiologistcommunity Change image and share on social
We have emotions for a reason; for instance, imagine pain. You have pain so that if you touch something that's hot, or if you slam your hand with a hammer, you will pull your hand away and not do that again. Leonard Mlodinow emotionhammerhand share on social
Expressive speech, with modulation in pitch and volume, and a minimum of noticeable pauses, boosts credibility and enhances the impression of intelligence. Leonard Mlodinow boostcredibilityenhance Change image and share on social
In physics, all can you do is predict the consequences of physical laws. Leonard Mlodinow consequencelawphysic Change image and share on social
I find that predicting the course of our lives is like predicting the weather. You might be able to predict your future in the short term, but the longer you look ahead, the less likely you are to be correct. Leonard Mlodinow aheadcorrectfind share on social
I believe in a kind of God. I think all scientists, in a way, believe in a certain God, in a certain order of nature. Leonard Mlodinow godkindnature Change image and share on social
We unwittingly judge products by their boxes, books by their covers, and even corporation's annual reports by their nice glossy finish. Leonard Mlodinow annualbookbox Change image and share on social
I've always loved science, as far back as I can remember. I was very, very curious about how everything worked: the world, the physical universe, chemistry, law. So it was only natural to be curious about how our mind works. Leonard Mlodinow backchemistrycurious share on social
