Ignorance Quote by Stuart Firestein
““In other words, scientists don't concentrate on what they know, which is considerable but also miniscule, but rather on what they don't know. The one big fact is that science traffics in ignorance, cultivates it, and is driven by it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Ignorance: How It Drives Science, 2012
Science thrives on unknowns; embracing ignorance fuels discovery and progress.
In simple terms: Embrace what we don’t know.
Key Takeaway
Pursue unknown questions.
Themes
science
ignorance
curiosity
progress
Mood
inquisitive
optimistic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- lab research
- grant proposals
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
philosophy of science
epistemology
research methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- What unknown drives your curiosity?
- How can you turn uncertainty into opportunity?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on ignorance may neglect existing knowledge.
