Thursday, February 10, 2011

Spherical Cow - A very simple but meaningful story


Once upon a time, there lived a farmer who has a single cow. He noticed that the cow’s milk output is getting depreciating day by day. So, he contacted a University, seeking for a solution. A research group has been headed to the farmer’s house. They did an elaborate research of the cow for two weeks. Then they announced closure of the research and submitted a 800 page report to the University. It is mailed to the farmer shortly. 

When the farmer opened the report, there is a one line disclaimer at the start of the index.
It said – “Solution applicable only for the spherical cows in vacuum”.

One should consider the feasibility of a result before he puts forth it to others.

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