Air Quote by Elizabeth Streb
“It's basic research: shoot an arrow in the air. Where it lands, paint a bullseye.”
About This Quote
Basic research is exploratory, aiming at unknown outcomes without a preset target.
In simple terms: Research shoots arrows to see where they land.
Key Takeaway
Embrace exploratory experimentation.
Themes
research
exploration
uncertainty
Mood
curious
analytical
Type
academic
creative
When to use this quote
- labs
- innovation
- art projects
Key Concepts
Scientific method
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- What value lies in unknown results?
- How to balance risk and reward?
A Different Perspective
May seem inefficient.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)