Per Wikipedia, “A rising tide lifts all boats” is an aphorism associated with the idea that an improved economy will benefit all participants and that economic policy, particularly government economic policy, should, therefore, focus on broad economic efforts.

Part of the vision of the Novice Thinker is this rising tide for all boats. We intend to grow by sharing what we learn, exposing our thought process to dialogue, and learning from others.

Reflecting on what we have learned from those who have influenced us seems like a first step. Below are a few of the individuals who have left impressions upon us and have lifted up our ‘boat’.

I look forward to you joining me in this endeavor with an overall focus on improving science, thinking, learning, and, most importantly, ourselves.

Greek philosopher from Athens who is credited as the founder of Western philosophy. He was charged in Athens for “corrupting the youth”. Instead of forgoing his teachings he decided to drink hemlock.                  

An English polymath active as a mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, theologian, and author who was described in his time as a natural philosopher

An English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who was research director at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge.          

An American astronomer and science communicator.

A South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.                                                 

An American astronomer who discovered how to effectively measure vast distances to remote galaxies.

A French philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary critic considered a leading figure in 20^th-century French philosophy and Marxism.                         

An Irish poet and playwright who is best remembered for his epigrams and plays, as well as his novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray.