In Praise of Tinkering
7 days ago
- #curiosity
- #self-improvement
- #creativity
- Tinkering is defined as casual exploration driven by curiosity, often without a clear goal.
- It is not about efficiency, mastery, or predictable results but about following what's interesting.
- Tinkering can lead to indirect progress on bigger questions by engaging intuition and curiosity.
- Cultural pressures to optimize everything can make tinkering feel like a quiet rebellion.
- The act of tinkering is ruined if done for reasons other than pure curiosity and exploration.
- Tinkering allows for self-discovery and the development of an intuitive sense of 'interestingness.'
- The book 'Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned' explores the science behind achieving better results by not focusing on objectives.