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Methodology Quote by V.S. Ramachandran

“science should be question driven, not methodology driven.” quote by V.S. Ramachandran
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““science should be question driven, not methodology driven.””

V.S. Ramachandran

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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.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize questions over tools.

Themes

science inquiry methodology curiosity

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • policy development
  • product innovation

Key Concepts

philosophy of science research design

Questions to Reflect On

  • What question would you ask if you could ignore current methods?
  • How can flexibility improve scientific breakthroughs?
A Different Perspective

Methodology still matters for rigor and reproducibility.

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