Ive become invested with this symbolic power. It really does transcend what Im actually doing and what I actually deserve. – Nate Silver
When you try to predict future E.R.A.s with past E.R.A.s, youre making a mistake. – Nate Silver
A lot of journalism wants to have what they call objectivity without them having a commitment to pursuing the truth, but that doesnt work. Objectivity requires belief in and a commitment toward pursuing the truth – having an object outside of our personal point of view. – Nate Silver
Distinguishing the signal from the noise requires both scientific knowledge and self-knowledge. – Nate Silver