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What does it mean?
Discovery happens when we question established facts rather than accepting them.
In plain terms
To discover new things do not just accept old facts.
What can you take from it?
Question facts to discover new truths.

Where it applies

  • research
  • learning
  • innovation

Putting it to work

  • ask critical questions
  • challenge status quo

Questions to consider

  • How do you know what is true?
  • What facts do you question?

Another view

Some facts are well established.

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