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House/Hugh LaurieNewtonian!!!!! (Experimental
method is sacred!!!!!!!)Acknowledge, even revel
in what we dont knowCrystalline clarity of
reasoningIntuitive leaps (often wrong, but
acknowledges that error is the key success
drivere.g., Brilliant Failed experiments)Breatht
aking speed! (Fast tries. Fastest O.O.D.A.
Loops winJohn Boyd)Action! Action!
Action!Test! Test! Test!Failures acknowledged
instantly (as important as success next try
starts immediately without fanfare)Carefully
controlled experimentation-Hypothesis tests
(e.g., stop all drugs, add back one at a time)
Problem-centric, not patient-centric (Life
Puzzle-solving) In a (life or death) rush, yet
orderly about the scientific processAggressive
risk taking (Whats the alternative?) (Can appear
reckless to others)Exudes inspiring confidence
(especially when the success odds are low)Sky
high staff standardsDoesnt suffer fools lightly
(especially bosses) Hates ... routine/paperwork/p
roblems that dont enhance his understanding
Students as scientific peers (but demands
loyalty)Constant, impromptu mini-Brainstorm
sessions (Thinking Cool)Calm though life and
death at stake (must view-measure results of
experiments as cleanly as possible)Egocentric
(but allow data to swayor reverseopinion)Impati
ent! Tenacious! Relentless! Curious!Obsessed!
(rotten at work-life balance)