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Absurd Quote by Niels Bohr

“There is no hope for any speculation that does not look absurd at first glance.” quote by Niels Bohr
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“There is no hope for any speculation that does not look absurd at first glance.”

Niels Bohr

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Source Speech: Nobel Lecture, Physics, 1922

Speculative ideas that seem absurd initially may hold hidden value and eventually lead to breakthroughs.

In simple terms: Absurd ideas can become valuable.

Key Takeaway

Consider unconventional ideas seriously.

Themes

innovation open-mindedness science

Mood

curious skeptical

Type

philosophical scientific

When to use this quote

  • research brainstorming
  • creative problem solving
  • technology development

Key Concepts

Philosophy of science paradigm shift

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should we discard absurd ideas?
  • How to test unconventional hypotheses?
A Different Perspective

Absurdity can mask flawed reasoning.

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