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“In much of society, research means to investigate something you do not know or understand.” quote by Neil Armstrong
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“In much of society, research means to investigate something you do not know or understand.”

Neil Armstrong

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Source Speech: NASA Conference, 1969

Research is the systematic pursuit of unknowns, driven by curiosity and the need to understand.

In simple terms: Research seeks the unknown.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate curiosity and systematic inquiry.

Themes

research curiosity knowledge exploration methodology

Mood

inquisitive inspirational

Type

educational scientific

When to use this quote

  • academic study
  • innovation
  • problem solving

Key Concepts

science philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unknowns motivate you?
  • How can you structure inquiry effectively?
A Different Perspective

Research can be constrained by funding or bias.

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