Alone Quote by Jacques Dubochet
“A scientific prize is an ambiguous thing: it highlights an individual when we should highlight a collective effort, but I'm not alone.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2017
Awards can misplace focus on individuals, neglecting the collaborative nature of scientific breakthroughs.
In simple terms: Science is a team effort, not just one person.
Recognize collective contributions.
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When to use this quote
- research labs
- academic publications
- grant proposals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better acknowledge teamwork?
- What systems reward collective effort?
Individual accolades can motivate competition over cooperation.