Nature Quote by Thomas S. Kuhn
““Either as a metaphor or because it reflects the nature of the mind, that psychological experiment provides a wonderfully simple and cogent schema for the process of scientific discovery. In science, as in the playing card experiment, novelty emerges only with difficulty, manifested by resistance, against a background provided by expectation.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, 1962
Scientific breakthroughs arise when new ideas confront entrenched expectations, creating resistance that fuels discovery.
In simple terms: Discovery needs resistance against expectations.
Key Takeaway
Embrace difficulty to foster novelty.
Themes
science
discovery
novelty
resistance
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research labs
- academic conferences
- innovation workshops
- product development
Key Concepts
paradigm shift
experimental design
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What expectations limit your field?
- How can you turn resistance into insight?
A Different Perspective
Resistance may stall progress if not constructively addressed.
