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“In science, new ideas are at first completely neglected, later fiercely attacked, and finally regarded as well known.” quote by Konrad Lorenz
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“In science, new ideas are at first completely neglected, later fiercely attacked, and finally regarded as well known.”

Konrad Lorenz

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Source Book: Man’s Search for Meaning, 1945 (quoted)??

New scientific ideas face initial neglect, then criticism, before acceptance.

In simple terms: Ideas are ignored, attacked, then become accepted.

Key Takeaway

Persist despite early rejection.

Themes

science innovation acceptance

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • research proposals
  • academic publishing
  • product development

Key Concepts

paradigm shift skepticism progress

Questions to Reflect On

  • What idea have you championed against opposition?
  • How can you prepare for critique?
A Different Perspective

Resistance may be due to entrenched interests.

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