Animal Quote by Brenda Ueland
“vivisection is not the same thing as scientific progress. There is such a thing as scientific progress. But this wholesale dedication of scientists to vivisection, which is the easy and cheap way, actually prevents them from scientific progress, for true progress is difficult and requires genius and imagination in its devoted workers.”
About This Quote
Vivisection, though easy, hinders true scientific progress which needs imagination and genius.
In simple terms: Easy experiments block deeper breakthroughs.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize innovative research over cheap shortcuts.
Themes
science
ethics
innovation
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research labs
- policy making
- funding decisions
- education curricula
- public discourse
Key Concepts
imagination
genius
methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance ethical concerns with scientific ambition?
- What incentives promote imaginative research?
A Different Perspective
Cheap methods may yield data but not transformative insight.
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