(01-12-2015, 04:24 PM)Mímir Wrote: The "insane" part of the quote is that it hinges on a static environment with no changes in the circumstances and premises, like in a laboratory. Social conduct between humans, sane ones mind you, takes place on a very complex level, with a lot of on-the-fly decisions and changes to both circumstances (external and physical ones) and premises (we sometimes wisen up) that you cannot in any way replicate in a lab. It's a natural given for most of us, and for those who worked with people with Aspergers and other conditions on the autistic spectrum will notice just how naturally we adapt, develop and "change the rules".

In other words, there is nothing insane in repeating the same action and expecting a different result, if the circumstances have changed. And to take that one step further, by repeating the same action you can slowly affect the structure surrounding the circumstances and thus in turn pave the way for a different result to the same action. It would be insane to think otherwise.

Now please, never use that quote ever again.

(01-12-2015, 08:54 PM)Ryus Wrote: I feel like both your avatar and your signature are examples of the quote in action (in an environment that doesn't change, of course.)