Quote by Connie Willis

Don't they know science doesn't work like that? You can't just order scientific breakthroughs. They happen when you are looking at something you've been working on for years and suddenly see a connection you never noticed before, or when you're looking for something else altogether. Sometimes they even happen by accident. Don't they know you can't get a scientific breakthrough just because you want one?

Don't they know science doesn't work like that? You can't ju

Summary

This quote emphasizes the misconception that scientific breakthroughs can be manufactured or ordered. It argues that these breakthroughs occur unexpectedly and are often the result of years of dedicated research, unexpected connections, or even accidental discoveries. The quote challenges the notion that breakthroughs can be readily acquired by merely desiring them, highlighting the unpredictable and serendipitous nature of scientific progress.

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By Connie Willis

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