As should be clear by now, perhaps no national project has…
““As should be clear by now, perhaps no national project has had more of an incidentally beneficial effect on science than the Interstate Highway System has had on geology. In””
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Notes that the Interstate Highway System unintentionally advanced geology by exposing rock formations and fostering research.
In simple terms: Highways boosted geology.
Leverage unintended benefits of large projects.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- urban planning
- educational curricula
- environmental studies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What other projects have unexpected scientific impacts?
- How can we design for serendipity?
Infrastructure projects can have hidden scientific value.