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Progress is mans ability to complicate simplicity
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"Progress is man's ability to complicate simplicity"

- Thor Heyerdahl

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Thor Heyerdahl, a popular Norwegian traveler and anthropologist, makes a profound declaration with this quote. He highlights the human tendency to complicate points that are straightforward by nature. According to Heyerdahl, development describes the innovations made by people in different areas like science, modern technology, and world.

However, with each advance, humans tend to add even more intricacy to their productions. They typically forget the simpleness that hinges on the natural world, rather choosing complicated systems and structures. This complexity may appear to represent progress, yet it can commonly lead to complication, ineffectiveness, and even injury.

Heyerdahl suggests that by simplifying our approach to life, we can make greater progression. By eliminating unnecessary complexity as well as focusing on the basics, we can accomplish our goals a lot more successfully and successfully. Eventually, the quote urges us to step back from our productions and also take into consideration whether they truly stand for development or just complicate our lives.

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Thor Heyerdahl This quote is written / told by Thor Heyerdahl between October 6, 1914 and April 18, 2002. He was a famous Explorer from Norway. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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