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
I guess I dont like the people in politics very much, to be blunt. – Nate Silver
First of all, I think its odd that people who cover politics wouldnt have any political views. – Nate Silver
Distinguishing the signal from the noise requires both scientific knowledge and self-knowledge. – Nate Silver
Fiction is a kind of compassion-generating machine that saves us from sloth. Is life kind or cruel? Yes, Literature answers. Are people good or bad? You bet, says Literature. But unlike other systems of knowing, Literature declines to eradicate one truth in favor of another. – George Saunders