Methodology Quote by V.S. Ramachandran
““science should be question driven, not methodology driven.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk at MIT, 2015
Science advances when curiosity guides inquiry rather than rigid procedures.
In simple terms: Curiosity should drive science, not fixed methods.
Prioritize questions over tools.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy development
- product innovation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What question would you ask if you could ignore current methods?
- How can flexibility improve scientific breakthroughs?
Methodology still matters for rigor and reproducibility.