The third culture creates new tools faster than new theories, because tools lead to novel discoveries quicker than theories do….

“The third culture creates new tools faster than new theories, because tools lead to novel discoveries quicker than theories do. The third culture has little respect for scientific credentials because while credentials may imply greater understanding, they don’t imply greater innovation. The third culture will favor the irrational if it brings options and possibilities, because new experiences trump rational proof.”

–Kevin Kelly (viainthenoosphere)