Communication Quote by Richard P. Feynman
“We have this terrible struggle to try to explain things to people who have no reason to want to know.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Pleasure of Finding Things Out, 1999
Explaining to those uninterested is futile; focus on those eager to learn.
In simple terms: Teaching the disinterested wastes effort.
Key Takeaway
Find receptive audiences for your ideas.
Themes
education
communication
motivation
Mood
inspired
determined
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- public talks
- science outreach
- mentorship
Key Concepts
science communication
pedagogy
Questions to Reflect On
- Who is your ideal audience?
- How can you spark curiosity in the indifferent?
A Different Perspective
Some audiences may become interested if presented engagingly.
