Crazy Quote by Niels Bohr
“Your theory is crazy, but it's not crazy enough to be true.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Physics seminar, 1925
A hypothesis may seem absurd, yet it can still be closer to truth than more conventional ideas.
In simple terms: Even crazy ideas can be nearer to truth.
Key Takeaway
Stay open to unconventional possibilities.
Themes
science
philosophy
innovation
Mood
curious
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- research brainstorming
- technology development
- policy making
Key Concepts
paradigm shift
epistemology
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- What "crazy" ideas could reshape your field?
- How do you test unconventional theories?
A Different Perspective
Radical ideas risk rejection and lack of evidence.
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