Doing Quote by Wernher von Braun
“Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: NASA History Oral History, 1975
Research occurs when uncertainty drives inquiry, revealing unknowns.
In simple terms: Research thrives on not knowing.
Embrace uncertainty to discover.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- lab experiments
- product development
- academic study
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you know to stop researching?
- How do you balance curiosity with practicality?
Uncertainty can lead to wasted effort without clear direction.