Assuming Quote by David Bohm
“There is no reason why an extraphysical general principle is necessarily to be avoided, since such principles could conceivably serve as useful working hypotheses. For the history of scientific research is full of examples in which it was very fruitful indeed to assume that certain objects or elements might be real, long before any procedures were known which would permit them to be observed directly.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Wholeness and the Implicate Order, David Bohm, 1980
Scientific progress often starts with unobservable hypotheses that later become testable, showing the value of speculative ideas.
In simple terms: Speculative ideas can lead to real discoveries.
Key Takeaway
Consider bold hypotheses.
Themes
science
philosophy
creativity
exploration
Mood
curious
inquisitive
optimistic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research proposals
- theoretical physics
- technology development
- policy planning
Key Concepts
hypothesis testing
theory building
paradigm shifts
Questions to Reflect On
- What unobservable ideas could transform your field?
- How do you balance speculation with evidence?
A Different Perspective
Unfounded speculation can mislead resources if not eventually grounded.
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