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What does it mean?
Science requires creativity, not just repeating established methods.
In plain terms
Do not just repeat old formulas; be creative in science.
What can you take from it?
Creativity is essential for scientific progress.

Where it applies

  • research
  • education
  • engineering

Putting it to work

  • encourage creative thinking
  • avoid rote learning
  • challenge existing models

Questions to consider

  • Where does creativity fit in routine science?
  • How to avoid scientific stagnation?

Another view

Some scientific work relies on routine replication for accuracy.

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