- #1
einsteinian77
- 207
- 0
who is Murphy and does his law actually touch upon anything scientific?
Uncovering the Truth Behind Murphy's Law: Is There Science Behind it?
Click For Summary
SUMMARY
The discussion centers on Murphy's Law, which posits that "anything that can go wrong will go wrong." Participants explore the origins of this concept, suggesting it stems from the frustrations of engineers, particularly in the context of project management and teamwork. Links to historical documentation are provided, emphasizing the law's reflection of human imperfection and the unpredictability of life. The conversation highlights the humorous yet poignant nature of Murphy's Law as a commentary on reality.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of Murphy's Law and its implications in engineering and project management.
- Familiarity with the historical context of Murphy's Law and its origins.
- Knowledge of teamwork dynamics and how they relate to project outcomes.
- Ability to analyze quotes and their relevance to real-world scenarios.
- Research the historical origins of Murphy's Law and its impact on engineering practices.
- Explore case studies where Murphy's Law has been applied in project management.
- Investigate psychological aspects of teamwork and how they contribute to project failures.
- Learn about risk management strategies that address the unpredictability highlighted by Murphy's Law.
This discussion is beneficial for project managers, engineers, and anyone interested in understanding the implications of Murphy's Law in real-world scenarios, particularly in collaborative environments.
- #2
iansmith
Staff Emeritus
Science Advisor
Gold Member
- 1,317
- 2
Hope this answer your question
http://www.edwards.af.mil/history/docs_html/tidbits/murphy's_law.html
And the list is there
http://dmawww.epfl.ch/roso.mosaic/dm/murphy.html
If you do research, you will understand many of them.
http://www.edwards.af.mil/history/docs_html/tidbits/murphy's_law.html
And the list is there
http://dmawww.epfl.ch/roso.mosaic/dm/murphy.html
If you do research, you will understand many of them.
Last edited by a moderator:
- #3
einsteinian77
- 207
- 0
ok, I'm still lost as to where all of those come from it sounds like some pissed off computer engineer did.
- #4
MichaelFrank
- 1
- 0
Hey IanSmith,
I was doin' a bit of documentation and needed a few good Murphy's quotes...thanks for the links
Thanks,
Frank
I was doin' a bit of documentation and needed a few good Murphy's quotes...thanks for the links
Thanks,
Frank
- #5
selfAdjoint
Staff Emeritus
Gold Member
Dearly Missed
- 6,839
- 11
Or from anybody else trying to get something done, especially if it involves other people. If you don't know where they come from, you haven't really lived!
- #6
Bernardo
- 77
- 0
Reflection of reality
Murphy's law - a funny way to simply say we live in a fallen and imperfect world.
One that is totally beyond our ability to save, control or even maintain.
Murphy's law - a funny way to simply say we live in a fallen and imperfect world.
One that is totally beyond our ability to save, control or even maintain.
- #7
seeker03
- 18
- 0
end result: we are imperfect, and we will forever be.