Change Quote by Thomas Kuhn
“Research under a paradigm must be a particularly effective way of inducing paradigm change.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, 1962
Paradigm shifts require a compelling alternative that clearly demonstrates superiority over the current model.
In simple terms: A new framework must show it works better than the old one.
Key Takeaway
Develop evidence that outperforms the status quo.
Themes
science
innovation
paradigm shift
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
theoretical
critical
When to use this quote
- research proposals
- policy reform
- technology adoption
Key Concepts
epistemology
scientific revolutions
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would convince you a paradigm is outdated?
- How can you test a new paradigm’s effectiveness?
A Different Perspective
A new paradigm may face entrenched interests resisting change.
