What’s labelled Asimov’s Corollary here is actually Parkinson’s Law
Asimov’s Corollary, which is pretty neat but completely different and not nearly as pithy, is explained here. As a fan of Clarke’s laws, I’m sure Peter likes that one too.
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I also haven’t seen or heard anyone refer to Mandelson’s law before? Although the quote is certainly ironic in the context of UK politics (Peter Mandelson is a political figure in the headlines for his third resignation in disgrace having been brought back into the fold 25 years after his last one; the struggling Prime Minister is probably sick of trying to explain his appointment to an unreceptive public by now....)
Hi David. I think there are at least 2 Asimov’s corollaries. Peter’s Asimov’s corollary is Asimov’s corollary to Parkinson’s law. The post you linked to presents Asimov’s corollary to Clarke’s 1st law. I also liked this corollary.
When, however, the lay public rallies around an idea that is denounced by elderly but distinguished scientists and supports that idea with great fervor and emotion—the distinguished but elderly scientists are then, after all, probably right.
What’s labelled Asimov’s Corollary here is actually Parkinson’s Law
Asimov’s Corollary, which is pretty neat but completely different and not nearly as pithy, is explained here. As a fan of Clarke’s laws, I’m sure Peter likes that one too.
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I also haven’t seen or heard anyone refer to Mandelson’s law before? Although the quote is certainly ironic in the context of UK politics (Peter Mandelson is a political figure in the headlines for his third resignation in disgrace having been brought back into the fold 25 years after his last one; the struggling Prime Minister is probably sick of trying to explain his appointment to an unreceptive public by now....)
Hi David. I think there are at least 2 Asimov’s corollaries. Peter’s Asimov’s corollary is Asimov’s corollary to Parkinson’s law. The post you linked to presents Asimov’s corollary to Clarke’s 1st law. I also liked this corollary.