Conventionality Quote by Louis de Broglie
“The actual state of our knowledge is always provisional and... there must be, beyond what is actually known, immense new regions to discover.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Physics seminar on epistemology, 1950
Our knowledge is always tentative, and beyond current understanding lie vast, unknown realms awaiting discovery.
In simple terms: Science is provisional, with endless unknowns beyond it.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and keep exploring.
Themes
science
philosophy
exploration
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research planning
- academic study
- future technologies
- policy making
Key Concepts
epistemology
quantum theory
unknown frontiers
Questions to Reflect On
- What unknowns could reshape current theories?
- How does provisional knowledge affect decision making?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on certainty can hinder innovative thinking.
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