Only puny secrets need protection. Big discoveries are protected by public incredulity. (p.92)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Secrets are weak and need protection, while major discoveries are safe because people doubt them.
- In plain terms
- Big ideas survive because people are skeptical.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't hide important insights; let them be questioned.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is secrecy beneficial?
- How does doubt protect innovation?
Another view
Some secrets are essential to protect for safety.
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