Applied Quote by Francois Englert
“Fundamental research is needed to make progress, which you cannot do solely by copying others. If you only do applied research, you quickly lose creativity.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Research Policy, 1970s
Fundamental research fuels breakthroughs; copying alone limits innovation and creativity.
In simple terms: Basic research drives progress, not just imitation.
Invest in basic research.
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When to use this quote
- academic labs
- R&D departments
- policy making
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions balance basic and applied research?
- What incentives foster creative inquiry?
Applied work alone may stifle novel ideas.