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Claim: claims that author Isaac Asimov once stated, "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-16)
Evidence (2018-07-08): Every day we go through life with preconceived notions and assumptions regarding the way we think of other people and the way in which we think events and situations might occur or ought to occur. These beliefs shape us and have an astounding impact on our perceptions of and reactions to the world around us, often without us even being aware of this influence. Isaac Asimov, when talking about preconceived notions and assumptions, once said, "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. I think that is great advice and something all of us need to heed. It is also great advice to keep in mind when looking at today’s gospel reading. Quite frankly, the power of God is always breaking through and shattering our assumptions. This is true today and it was true for Jesus when he began his ministry. [...] Today’s gospel reading reminds us that we, in whatever our context, are called to continue witnessing to the One who welcomes all, the one who loves all, the one who shows grace and mercy to all. Today’s reading reminds us that this Jesus is never going to fit into any box we create for him based on our assumptions. This Jesus who willingly went to the cross because of God’s love for this world, totally shattered all assumptions about what a messiah should look like and do. And, just maybe, Jesus continues shattering our preconceived notions and assumptions, our "windows on the world," scrubbing them off so we can more clearly see the light of God’s love and grace.
Claim: claims that author Isaac Asimov once stated, "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-16)
Evidence (2022-08-04): How to Avoid Dangerous Assumptions in Coaching "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. [...] So, how do we work on avoiding making assumptions (clean those windows) when our brains are evolved to assume? [...] Lastly, acknowledge that assumptions are inevitable, so be nice to yourself. You likely would not have survived this far in life without using and relying on assumptions. Just clear those windows when working with clients!
Claim: claims that author Isaac Asimov once stated, "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-16)
Evidence (2024-09-01): Chapter 1 *Beau* "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. People—all people—are blinded by their own expectations. [...] Who says that to someone they just met?
Claim: claims that author Isaac Asimov once stated, "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-16)
Evidence (2024-10-01): ― Beard in Mind ― Beard in Mind "Your assumptions are your windows on the world.
Claim: claims that author Isaac Asimov once stated, "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-16)
Evidence (2023-11-15): The problem with making assumptions is that we are likely to believe they are true when, in fact, they may not be. We all do it. But why? Why do we make assumptions? We probably make assumptions because of our own personal flow of logic. Because of our imaginations, because of past experiences, because of wishful thinking. We do it because we don’t have all the information that we need, and our minds like to fill in the blanks. [...] Our assumptions really say more about us than the people we are making assumptions about. And you know how the cliché goes…what does assuming make of you and me? was once advised to never expect myself from other people. What that meant is just because we hold ourselves to a certain standard, it doesn’t mean we can expect the same of others. Perhaps when we assume that someone behaves in a particular way, we’re just saying that we expect them to be just like us. [...] I leave you with this quote from the famous science fiction writer, Isaac Asimov. And while I won’t assume you know who he is, I will presume you’ll enjoy his insight.
Claim: claims that author Isaac Asimov once stated, "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-16)
Evidence (2021-12-15): The writer Isaac Asimov summarizes this point well, "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in awhile, or the light won’t come in." The chemist Albert Szent-Györgyi, who discovered vitamin C, said, "Discovery consists of looking at the same thing as everyone else and thinking something different." The renowned physicist Arthur Eddington more precisely counseled, "The contemplation in natural science of a wider domain than the actual leads to a far better understanding of the actual." All of these legendary thinkers force us beyond our current assumptions and this is the foundation of critical thinking…and genius.
Claim: claims that author Isaac Asimov once stated, "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-16)
Evidence (2020-10-02): It’s a dramatic reminder that our assumptions say far more about us than they do about the person or group of people we might be judging. [...] They are, after all, your windows on the world. And if you don’t scrub them off every once in a while, the light won’t be able come in. In a darkened marketplace with so much negativity and certainty of opinion, maybe living with a little more humility and acting a little less on assumptions will provide some desperately needed light.
Claim: claims that author Isaac Asimov once stated, "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-16)
Evidence (2019-09-19): FACT CHECK: Did Isaac Asimov Say, ‘Your Assumptions Are Your Windows On The World’? A Facebook post credits author Isaac Asimov with saying, "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. There is no evidence that Asimov ever said or wrote this statement. It might actually come from a commencement address given by "M*A*S*H" actor Alan Alda.
Claim: claims that author Isaac Asimov once stated, "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-16)
Evidence (2018-09-02): Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won’t come in." —Isaac Asimov, author, professor of biochemistry [...] Perhaps you are holding assumptions about whether you do can do public speaking well, or even have the potential to do it well. I ask that you take the advice of Isaac Asimov in the quote above; scrub those assumptions off. The skills of good public speaking can be learned. The tools can be utilized. It’s not rocket science. The biggest obstacles for most potentially fabulous and inspiring speakers are the attitudes and assumptions they hold, and the lack of a few simple skills they can develop when willing.
Claim: claims that author Isaac Asimov once stated, "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-16)
Evidence (2021-12-16): Don’t Assume What’s Obvious is Also True How to Think About the Future, Part II "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. We all make assumptions.
Claim: claims that author Isaac Asimov once stated, "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-16)
Evidence (2016-01-11): But, what I also learned was that, even if I could never come into agreement with someone, if I examined their viewpoint in depth, I would find the very activity of it stimulated creative thought. It’s like clearing clutter from your garage, closet or desk - it opens up space for new things to come into your life. I interpret that "light" Asimov is speaking of as all the new connections you’ll be able to make, the new ideas you’ll be able to form, when you expose yourself to information you’re not familiar with.
Claim: claims that author Isaac Asimov once stated, "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-16)
Evidence (2022-03-30): It was a great example of the power of assumptions (things that are accepted as being true without proof) and how sometimes they can lead one’s thinking astray. Assumptions are important. We need to be able to rely on them to function. For example, that it is safe to sit on this chair. That the other car will stop at a red light. That if you pay for an item on line it will arrive. Without being able to trust our assumptions, we would need to test every single event before proceeding! [...] Assumptions are so powerful and central to our way of thinking that if you change an assumption you can change your whole perspective on a subject — unlocking new thinking and ideas.
Claim: the National Guard is blocking access from Florida to Georgia (Viral Post, 2020-03-23)
Evidence (2020-03-23): No media outlets have reported on it. Florida Department of Military Affairs and Georgia National Guard spokespeople said National Guard troops have not blocked access between the states.
Claim: the National Guard is blocking access from Florida to Georgia (Viral Post, 2020-03-23)
Evidence (2024-10-07): JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Coast Guard captains of the ports (COTP) set port conditions, Tuesday, for the Ports of Brunswick, Savannah, coastal South Carolina and all other terminals and facilities due to forecasted sustained tropical storm force winds generated by Hurricane Milton that may arrive within 72 hours.
Claim: the National Guard is blocking access from Florida to Georgia (Viral Post, 2020-03-23)
Evidence (2020-03-24): FACT CHECK: Viral Post Claims The National Guard Is Blocking Access From Florida To Georgia A viral Facebook post shared more than 5,800 times claims the National Guard is blocking access from Florida to Georgia. [...] The viral post claims, without offering a source or evidence, that the National Guard is blocking access from Florida to Georgia. It has been shared more than 5,800 times on Facebook at press time.
Claim: the National Guard is blocking access from Florida to Georgia (Viral Post, 2020-03-23)
Evidence (2024-10-03): Homerville, Georgia — A tattered American flag waves in the breeze in the aftermath of #HurricaneHelene, as Airmen from the Georgia Air National Guard’s 116th Maintenance Group carried out route clearing operations as part of the ongoing relief efforts, September 28, 2024. pic.twitter.com/cq5bNnqdIx — GA National Guard (@GeorgiaGuard) October 2, 2024
Claim: the National Guard is blocking access from Florida to Georgia (Viral Post, 2020-03-23)
Evidence (2024-05-08): Following Governor DeSantis' authorization, the Florida National Guard (FLNG) is prepared to support the state’s response operations to Hurricane Debby. The Florida National Guard is mobilizing up to 3,500 Guardsmen. [...] The Florida National Guard is well-equipped, with assets including high-wheeled vehicles, helicopters, boats, generators and more. We currently have 14 rotary aircraft and over 450 tactical vehicles staged to support relief operations. [...] The Florida State Guard (FSG) has activated the following:
Claim: the National Guard is blocking access from Florida to Georgia (Viral Post, 2020-03-23)
Evidence (2024-05-08): - Following Governor DeSantis' authorization, the Florida National Guard (FLNG) is moving forward with the activation of its service members for response operations. The Florida National Guard is mobilizing up to 3,000 Guardsmen. [...] - The Florida National Guard is well-equipped, with assets including high-wheeled vehicles, helicopters, boats, generators and more. We currently have 10 rotary aircraft and over 400 tactical vehicles staged to support relief operations. [...] The Florida State Guard (FSG) has activated the following:
Claim: the National Guard is blocking access from Florida to Georgia (Viral Post, 2020-03-23)
Evidence (2016-10-07): ST. AUGUSTINE – The National Guard is blocking access to this historic city Saturday, refusing to allow the thousands of residents who evacuated in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew to return while local officials assess the damage from the storm.
Claim: the National Guard is blocking access from Florida to Georgia (Viral Post, 2020-03-23)
Evidence (2023-05-05): Fact check: No, National Guard is not blocking Disney World entrances; claim is satire The claim: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered the National Guard to block entrances to Disney World An April 23 article in Mouse Trap News has a headline reading "National Guard Blocks All Entrances to Disney World."
Claim: the National Guard is blocking access from Florida to Georgia (Viral Post, 2020-03-23)
Evidence (2024-01-26): Some of the Republican governors who signed the January 2024 joint statement previously sent relatively small deployments of their state National Guard units to assist with border security, including Ivey, Dunleavy, Sanders, DeSantis, Kemp, Reynolds, Reeves, Parson, Gianforte, Pillen, Sununu, Burgum, DeWine, Stitt, McMaster, Noem, Lee, Cox, Youngkin and Justice.
Claim: Pam Ayres wrote the poem "Let’s All Drink To Lockdown" about the coronavirus pandemic (Viral Post, 2020-05-24)
Evidence (2020-05-24): Ayres tweeted that she didn’t write the poem. It was actually written by Jan Beaumont, a New Zealand woman.
Claim: Pam Ayres wrote the poem "Let’s All Drink To Lockdown" about the coronavirus pandemic (Viral Post, 2020-05-24)
Evidence (2020-05-27): FACT CHECK: ‘Let’s All Drink To Lockdown’ – Did Pam Ayres Write This Poem About The Coronavirus? A post shared on Facebook claims poet Pam Ayres wrote the poem "Let’s All Drink To Lockdown" about the coronavirus pandemic. [...] People have widely shared the poem "Let’s All Drink to Lockdown" on social media with attribution to Ayres in recent weeks. The poem compares an elderly woman’s experiences during the coronavirus pandemic to those during previous points in her life, such as the "sex and drugs and rock ‘n roll" of the 1960s.
Claim: Pam Ayres wrote the poem "Let’s All Drink To Lockdown" about the coronavirus pandemic (Viral Post, 2020-05-24)
Evidence (2020-12-21): Living through a pandemic is something many of us have never imagined. The flow of life feels forever changed, and the crisis seems unending. In April, I began the process of putting together a poetry collection that reflected on life during the spread of the new coronavirus, believing in the healing power of words. I asked local poets to submit poems about how they’ve been feeling during the pandemic—how we’ve all been feeling during the pandemic. These are the poems they sent to represent those feelings. I hope they move you. —Kayla Randall "Spreading Death" by Kim B Miller
Claim: Pam Ayres wrote the poem "Let’s All Drink To Lockdown" about the coronavirus pandemic (Viral Post, 2020-05-24)
Evidence (2021-02-04): Lockdown Poems from Children Across the World Experiencing Life During COVID-19 [...] From Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, their lockdown poems bring to life the experiences of children living through this pandemic. Despite their differences, their struggles are shared and they remain united in their hope for a brighter future. 5 COVID-19 Poems from Children About Life During Lockdown
Claim: Pam Ayres wrote the poem "Let’s All Drink To Lockdown" about the coronavirus pandemic (Viral Post, 2020-05-24)
Evidence (2024-08-19): Pam Ayres MBE is releasing a new poetry book, Doggedly Onward: A Life in Poems, this October 2024, aptly on National Poetry Day. [...] The collection captures the elements of Pam's unique personality, from her love of dogs, her lifelong fascination with wildlife to how she feels about ageing, as well as the universal human emotions of hope, regret, love, heartbreak and joy that have made her such an enduring voice in literature. [...] Having been born and raised in Stanford in the Vale — which gave Pam her iconic accent — she now lives in the Cotswolds just outside Cirencester with her husband and dogs and has even hosted a four-part Channel 5 series, The Cotswolds and Beyond With Pam Ayres, due to her deep love and connection to the area.
Claim: Pam Ayres wrote the poem "Let’s All Drink To Lockdown" about the coronavirus pandemic (Viral Post, 2020-05-24)
Evidence (2021-01-05): Its breach of distance between clinical reality and patient experience reminds us of several things: first, that care can happen simply by being with patients even when, as in the case of COVID-19, cure eludes us. Its implied buzzing evokes the sounds of other languages, times, histories, and cultures that clinicians must strain to hear if they notice them at all. Finally, the fly’s transgression into the antiseptic space of the hospital room is a reminder of the realities of nature and death, the conflict between the hygienic orderly world of health care spaces, enforced now by unending handwashing and rigid PPE protocols, and the messiness of grieving families and of near-death. Physicians especially struggle to overcome barriers to communication caused not just by cultural difference, but by the technologies and technological thinking we deploy. The poem animates what many health care workers may feel these days imposing strict isolation on coronavirus patients as ultimately they suffer and die alone, and all that these patients may see and hear in their minds beyond the sterility, in contrast with the clamor of the hospital.
Claim: Pam Ayres wrote the poem "Let’s All Drink To Lockdown" about the coronavirus pandemic (Viral Post, 2020-05-24)
Evidence (2010-01-01): Pam Ayres has been a writer, broadcaster and entertainer for over 40 years. She is the author of several bestselling poetry books, including The Works, Surgically Enhanced, You Made Me Late Again! and The Last Hedgehog. Pam's autobiography, The Necessary Aptitude, was a bestseller when it was published in 2011. On radio she is a regular on Just A Minute, has made six series of her own Ayres On The Air and has appeared twice on the legendary Desert Island Discs. Pam performs her solo stage show throughout the UK and lives in the Cotswolds, where she is an enthusiastic gardener for wildlife.
Claim: Pam Ayres wrote the poem "Let’s All Drink To Lockdown" about the coronavirus pandemic (Viral Post, 2020-05-24)
Evidence (2020-07-14): Poetry and pictures describe life for children in lockdown Millions of children across the world have faced months of lockdown as their countries grappled with the coronavirus pandemic. Their lives were turned upside down as they were forced out of school and into their homes to help prevent the spread of the deadly virus. [...] Save the Children invited children to share their artwork and poetry about life under lockdown, sharing their hopes, fears and how the pandemic has changed their lives.
Claim: Pam Ayres wrote the poem "Let’s All Drink To Lockdown" about the coronavirus pandemic (Viral Post, 2020-05-24)
Evidence (2020-12-21): This witty poem about Covid-19 is by Jan Beaumont from the Starts at 60 Community – and it is going viral! Enjoy and share it with your friends to lighten their weekend!
Claim: Pam Ayres wrote the poem "Let’s All Drink To Lockdown" about the coronavirus pandemic (Viral Post, 2020-05-24)
Evidence (2022-05-25): Pam Ayres is a poet of the people, her humorous, clever, true-to-life observations has struck a chord and warmed our hearts since the Seventies. [...] Pam Ayres is far from ready to pack up and retire. In fact, she's raring to go. [...] The Works contains 120 of Pam Ayres' best-known poems, including 'The Battery Hen', 'Please Will You Take Your Children Home Before I Do Them In?', 'Sling Another Chair Leg on the Fire, Mother' and, of course, 'Oh, I Wish I'd Looked After Me Teeth'.
Claim: Pam Ayres wrote the poem "Let’s All Drink To Lockdown" about the coronavirus pandemic (Viral Post, 2020-05-24)
Evidence (2019-07-01): Here are some of Pam’s popular poems. [...] Pam’s published books including "Up in the Attic" and her DVDs including "Word Perfect".
Claim: Pam Ayres wrote the poem "Let’s All Drink To Lockdown" about the coronavirus pandemic (Viral Post, 2020-05-24)
Evidence (2021-09-16): "I’ve never considered myself a poet," says Pam Ayres, with a forthcoming new collection of her work sitting by her on the table. "If I think of poets I think of Seamus Heaney, Sylvia Plath or Ted Hughes. I don’t really belong in that category. I’m not being snobbish but my work appeals to people who aren’t drawn to the posher kinds of poetry." With an appeal as solid as hers, whether it’s poetry or not isn’t really the issue. Ayres’s cheerfully consoling rhymes about the agony of hosting dinner parties, having sex at 60 and the "selfish ache" in the heart when children leave for university are the literary equivalent of a nationwide comfort blanket. Her humdrum humour may be easy to knock but her knack for voicing the absurdities and sorrows of everyday life mean she’s the only poet who can reliably sell out theatres up and down the country. She has a new book out, Pam Ayres on Animals, and has just embarked upon a UK tour.
Claim: Pam Ayres wrote the poem "Let’s All Drink To Lockdown" about the coronavirus pandemic (Viral Post, 2020-05-24)
Evidence (2024-07-26): Pamela Ayres MBE (born 14 March 1947) is a British poet, comedian, songwriter and presenter of radio and television programmes. Her 1975 appearance on the television talent show Opportunity Knocks led to appearances on other TV and radio shows, a one-woman touring stage show and performing before the Queen. Early life [edit]Pam Ayres was born in Stanford in the Vale, Berkshire (now administered as part of Oxfordshire), the youngest of six children (having four elder brothers and a sister) of Stanley and Phyllis Ayres. Her father worked for 44 years as a linesman for the Southern Electricity Board, having been a sergeant in the Grenadier Guards during the Second World War. Ayres considered her upbringing "a country childhood"; she was raised in one of a row of small council houses.[2][3][4] [...] - ^ "Pam Ayres Biography". PoemHunter.com. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
Claim: Pam Ayres wrote the poem "Let’s All Drink To Lockdown" about the coronavirus pandemic (Viral Post, 2020-05-24)
Evidence (2024-03-22): Pam Ayres is affectionately described as the ‘people’s poet’ - her comedic verse has entertained millions over the past five decades. [...] 5 best Pam Ayres poems 1. They Should Have Asked My Husband [...] Pam Ayres recites a poem about physical exercise on The Main Attraction TV programme in 1983.
Claim: Pam Ayres wrote the poem "Let’s All Drink To Lockdown" about the coronavirus pandemic (Viral Post, 2020-05-24)
Evidence (2020-08-05): Words at One: Pam Ayres We continue our 'Words at One' series, where we ask writers to share something to lift our spirits during this Covid pandemic. In this episode we hear from the poet and performer Pam Ayres. She shares two poems with Edward Stourton, a topical one about masks and the other about praising our loved ones when they are alive, rather than during a eulogy at their funeral. She also tells him about her efforts to learn a new skill under lock down.
Claim: Pam Ayres wrote the poem "Let’s All Drink To Lockdown" about the coronavirus pandemic (Viral Post, 2020-05-24)
Evidence (2021-04-02): With her warm, witty and whimsical take on the world, Pam Ayers has always had the ability to lift the nation's spirits. [...] While expressing some surprise at the revelation, Pam said she was honoured the BBC had considered turning to her to help cheer people up in their darkest hour.