Always Quote by Joachim Frank
“I do think that deciding between a particular discovery and a technological breakthrough - I would always think the impact is probably much larger for the technological breakthrough.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Structural Biology Conference, 2019
Technological breakthroughs typically have broader societal impact than individual scientific discoveries.
In simple terms: Tech advances affect society more than single discoveries.
Prioritize breakthrough technologies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- industrial R&D
- academic collaborations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance basic research with tech development?
- What criteria define a breakthrough?
Breakthroughs may be costly and risky.