Quote by Robert M. Pirsig

Traditional scientific method has always been at the very best, 20 -- 20 hindsight. It's good for seeing where you've been. It's good for testing the truth of what you think you know, but it can't tell you where you ought to go.

Traditional scientific method has always been at the very be

Summary

This quote highlights the limitations of the traditional scientific method. It suggests that while the scientific method is effective in helping us understand and validate existing knowledge, it falls short when it comes to guiding us towards new ideas and directions for exploration. In other words, it is a valuable tool for looking back and assessing past events or theories, but it is not designed to provide insight into future possibilities or optimal paths forward.

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By Robert M. Pirsig

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