Accumulation Quote by James Bryant Conant
“Science advances, not by the accumulation of new facts, but by the continuos development of new concepts.”
About This Quote
Scientific progress stems from creating new frameworks, not merely gathering data.
In simple terms: New ideas drive science, not facts alone.
Focus on concept development.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- research labs
- academic curricula
- R&D meetings
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster concept creation?
- What barriers limit new frameworks?
Ideas may be hard to test without empirical support.