Based Quote by Thomas R. Insel
“My philosophy is really based on humility. I don't think we know enough to fix either diagnostics or therapeutics. The future of psychiatry is clinical neuroscience, based on a much deeper understanding of the brain.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Psychiatry Future, 2020
Advocates humility in psychiatry, urging deeper brain science before fixing diagnostics or treatments.
In simple terms: Humility needed before solving mental health issues.
Prioritize neuroscience research.
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When to use this quote
- research funding
- clinical trials
- policy planning
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What brain mechanisms are most unknown?
- How can humility guide research priorities?
Current knowledge gaps may delay practical solutions.