Absurd Quote by Niels Bohr
“There is no hope for any speculation that does not look absurd at first glance.”
About This Quote
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.
Consider unconventional ideas seriously.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- research brainstorming
- creative problem solving
- technology development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should we discard absurd ideas?
- How to test unconventional hypotheses?
Absurdity can mask flawed reasoning.