Done Quote by Oren Etzioni
“To take intellectual risks is to think about something that can't be done, that doesn't make any sense, and go for it responsibly.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: AI and Innovation Conference, 2020
Intellectual risk involves pursuing ideas that seem impossible or nonsensical, but doing so responsibly can lead to breakthroughs.
In simple terms: Risking impossible ideas responsibly can yield breakthroughs.
Key Takeaway
Take calculated intellectual risks.
Themes
innovation
risk
responsibility
creativity
Mood
curious
ambitious
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- research labs
- startup ventures
- creative projects
- policy making
Key Concepts
philosophy of science
entrepreneurship
ethical AI
Questions to Reflect On
- What impossible idea excites you?
- How do you balance risk with responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Risk can lead to failure or waste.
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