Quotes 25–32

For example, if we had no interest at all in the geological layers of Japan, we would tend to find them “boring” and keep our distance before we even learn about them. But if you can’t explain how the geological layers of Japan are boring, then they may not be boring at all, and you may simply not know what is interesting about them.

I came to think that good design is one where every choice can be explained.

Recently, I have been studying sign language. That is because voice relies on vibrations of the air, so it is limited by the speed of sound, but sign language, which uses light, lets messages be sent and received at the speed of light, even in the near-vacuum of outer space, making it an extremely advanced means of communication.

If everything is decided by majority vote and the majority opinion is adopted, then by accepting the most average values, you will be the happiest you can be.

I have discovered a way to convey any thought in my mind to someone else perfectly. What you do is, first, you organize your thoughts, and then, well, that is, um… I can’t quite put it into words, but I discovered it.

Rather than cheering with “Do your best,” I want to be someone who can cheer up the people around me by doing my best myself!

Today is April 1st, but as you know, starting this year April Fools’ Day is on April 2nd, so please be careful not to tell a lie by mistake.

We study precisely because we don’t know things, but many people laugh at those who are studying with “You don’t even know that?” and every time I see someone who can no longer study because of that and cannot escape not knowing, I feel sad… I don’t know much, so you can relax! Let’s study together.