Findings Quote by Bryan Caplan
““My findings may not be watertight, but they are more than seaworthy.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with EconTalk, 2022
The speaker admits his research isn’t perfectly airtight, yet it’s robust enough to be useful.
In simple terms: Research isn’t perfect but still valuable.
Accept useful work despite imperfections.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic publishing
- policy analysis
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance rigor with relevance?
- When is “good enough” acceptable?
Imperfect data can mislead decisions.