Ancestor Quote by Wernher Von Braun
““Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1965 NASA symposium on research priorities
Basic research is work done without a clear goal, driven by curiosity and exploration
In simple terms: Research without a set goal is basic research
Embrace uncertainty in scientific inquiry
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Academic labs
- R&D departments
- innovation workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What value does unknown research bring?
- How can we balance basic and applied research?
Lack of immediate results can limit funding support