J Cell Sci June 2008 PMID 18492790

The importance of stupidity in scientific research.

Martin A Schwartz

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Many discussions highlight key phrases from the publication, such as 'productive stupidity' and 'embracing ignorance'. For instance, participants remarked on how feeling stupid is part of the scientific process, with one stating, 'If you're not feeling stupid, you're not doing your job as a PhD student.' The use of terms like 'comfortably stupid' and personal reflections contribute to a supportive tone, encouraging others to appreciate the learning curve in research.

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The majority of discussions strongly endorse the publication's perspective, expressing a unified belief in the value of acknowledging ignorance in research.

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There is a high level of curiosity and relevance, as participants frequently reference the publication and its themes in their discussions.

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Many participants engage deeply, sharing personal anecdotes and reflections that demonstrate their connection to the content of the publication.

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Abstract in brief

  • The text emphasizes that making mistakes and embracing ignorance can lead to significant breakthroughs in scientific research.
  • It argues that acknowledging what we don't know is just as important as building on known facts, as it opens up new avenues for exploration.
  • Ultimately, the author suggests that a bit of "stupidity" or questioning established knowledge can foster creativity and innovation in the scientific community.

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Topic 2: The importance of stupidity in research: Resource The importance of stupidity in research by Martin Schwartz. https://t.co/q5fCManpL3

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Paul Lehmann
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Important advice for every PhD student: The importance of stupidity in scientific research I can still remember how stupid I often felt during my PhD. And I can observe my PhD students struggling with the same feeling. I find it helpful to understand that stupidity usually comes before discovery.

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New Night Science Podcast episode! Martin Schwartz from Yale talks with us about the importance of stupidity in scientific research, how the ego can obstruct creativity, and how resilience, self-discovery, and "passionate indifference" – are key in science. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

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Dr.Mostafa Khalaf
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أهمية “الغباء” في البحث العلمي عندما نسمع "بحث علمي" نتخيل الذكاء والمعرفة فقط، لكن العالم مارتن شوارتز يرى أن الغباء شعور ضروري للباحث الحقيقي. في مقاله The Importance of Stupidity in Scientific Research كتب: "إذا لم نشعر بالغباء، فهذا يعني أننا لا نحاول حقًا".

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The importance of stupidity in scientific research. Martin A. Schwartz Department of Microbiology, University of Virginia https://t.co/sA5gpfz8N6

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RT @kevin099455: このエッセイはよく思い出します。科学研究における愚かさの重要性。この広い世界に、何も知らない人間として一人ぼっちでいることに我々のほとんどは耐えられないので、「ある種類の人たちの言葉なら何でも信じる」という人間が必要とされますね。 https…

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このエッセイはよく思い出します。科学研究における愚かさの重要性。この広い世界に、何も知らない人間として一人ぼっちでいることに我々のほとんどは耐えられないので、「ある種類の人たちの言葉なら何でも信じる」という人間が必要とされますね。 https://t.co/hr4wa50uCG

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Productive stupidity!! The importance of stupidity in scientific research https://t.co/SOdcx5093T

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"أهمية الغباء في البحث العلمي" هذا هو عنوان مثير للاهتمام، وغريب عن المألوف لمقال علمي شهير منشور في مجلة journal of cell science. هذا المقال: The Importance of Stupidity in Scientific Research هو للعالم الأمريكي Martin Schwartz بقسم الميكروبيولوجي بجامعة فيرجينيا. يتحدث مارتن في

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Gokul Rajan
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you're not doing any real science if you are not comfortable with feeling stupid. if you are doing science (at any level), you should absolutely read this ~17 years old piece -- the importance of "absolute stupidity" in science. https://t.co/3kWuTdjMiL

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Needhi Bhalla
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the other fantastic essays in this series: The importance of indifference in scientific research: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/... The importance of stupidity in scientific research: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...

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I ran into this essay yesterday & am a big fan! https://t.co/jQveKdszTJ https://t.co/n3fgTGFbBY

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A clever podcast episode about the importance of stupidity in scientific research: nightscience.buzzsprout.com/1744020/epis... I warmly recommend @nightsciencepod.bsky.social (since I use to sleep at night, this is more often "Bike Science"

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" Science involves confronting our `absolute stupidity'. That kind of stupidity is an existential fact, inherent in our efforts to push our way into the unknown. this can be difficult for students who are accustomed to getting the answers right" https://t.co/kNqz3WqvJ3

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@SoLOPaRAMELoDIC · X

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@LazPieper · X

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@POkporka · X

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@EsCesarPrimero · X

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May 23, 2025 · 187 shares · 132 followers View post →
RJ Andrews
@infowetrust.com · Bluesky

explains a lot

May 1, 2025 · 8 likes · 1 share View post →
Jeffrey Hulten
@jeffreyhulten.com · Bluesky

For those that need a PDF for screen readers (or whose eyes are just not young anymore), the DOI is 10.1242/jcs.033340 and you can find it at web.stanford.edu/~fukamit/sch...

Apr 21, 2025 · 1 like View post →
The Night Science Podcast
@nightsciencepod.bsky.social · Bluesky

New Night Science Podcast episode! Martin Schwartz from Yale talks with us about the importance of stupidity in scientific research, how the ego can obstruct creativity, and how resilience, self-discovery, and "passionate indifference" – are key in science. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

Apr 21, 2025 · 56 likes · 22 shares View post →
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@abumusans · X

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@ToM_Psy_s · X

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@ZsamiJ21 · X

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@BillvLee · X

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@TwTPsikologu · X

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@usagii124 · X

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@baybiegees · X

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@NeilFlochMD · X

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@ugo_r_b · X

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@syehh02 · X

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Apr 7, 2025 · 46 shares · 44 followers View post →
Roberto E Lopez Mata
@relm_11969 · X

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Science News
@SciencNews · X

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@Carlosvzqz16 · X

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Apr 7, 2025 · 46 shares · 119 followers View post →
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@datoyame · X

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Korobochka (コロボ)
@cirnosad · X

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Mar 27, 2025 · 10 shares · 66,239 followers View post →
Ian T. Adams
@ian_t_adams · X

@PizaEric Pretty sure from here: https://t.co/9byNHEWhsi

Mar 25, 2025 · 1,785 followers View post →
Sidra ⚖️
@sidracapriolo.bsky.social · Bluesky

The importance of stupidity in scientific research—an inspiring read for me as a second-year PhD student!

Mar 22, 2025 · 9 likes · 1 share View post →
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@efrem_ · X

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Mar 14, 2025 · 46 shares · 110 followers View post →
Chidindu
@iamchidindu · X

The importance of stupidity in scientific research https://t.co/BOfoPEGPeq

Mar 14, 2025 · 1,412 followers View post →
Jan van Gemert
@jvgemert.bsky.social · Bluesky

There's a paper about that :). The importance of stupidity in scientific research journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...

Mar 8, 2025 · 9 likes · 4 shares View post →
Ianik Marcil
@ianikmarcil.bsky.social · Bluesky

A great classic by Martin A. Schwartz (2008): “The importance of stupidity in scientific research”: “Productive stupidity means being ignorant by choice. Focusing on important questions puts us in the awkward position of being ignorant.”

Feb 27, 2025 · 1 like View post →
おおさか
@todo314 · X

今日も元気に

Feb 15, 2025 · 1 like · 645 followers View post →
Ola Demkowicz
@olademk.bsky.social · Bluesky

An email I forgot I sent to myself in amongst late night thoughts about a project… A good reminder to revisit this one page piece on the importance of stupidity in scientific research: web.stanford.edu/~fukamit/sch...

Jan 28, 2025 · 8 likes · 6 shares View post →
Mubtasim Fuad
@rafisics · X

"Productive stupidity means being ignorant by choice. Focusing on important questions puts us in the awkward position of being ignorant." Source: https://t.co/ZgWXO9fiKX

Jan 14, 2025 · 170 followers View post →
Lilly Hubbard
@lil_dataguru · X

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Jan 6, 2025 · 46 shares · 41 followers View post →
El Niño Alex
@elAlexDutch · X

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Jan 5, 2025 · 46 shares · 204 followers View post →
Alberto R.
@Neox_Zv · X

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Jan 5, 2025 · 46 shares · 103 followers View post →
Mauricio Díaz
@elmau_mau_ · X

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Jan 4, 2025 · 46 shares · 29 followers View post →
Lisa Vlad
@LisaVlad2 · X

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Jan 4, 2025 · 46 shares · 103 followers View post →
Dr. Savannah Lusk
@DrSavannahLusk · X

Excellent reading for any scientists - but especially trainees! https://t.co/SPnHZ5IuUS

Jan 4, 2025 · 1 like · 145 followers View post →
Akshay Kumar
@sidha2ladka1 · X

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Jan 4, 2025 · 46 shares · 122 followers View post →
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@mayogisense · X

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Jan 4, 2025 · 46 shares · 574 followers View post →
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@ChemChem508493 · X

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Jan 4, 2025 · 46 shares · 128 followers View post →
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@TheFoodNerd25 · X

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Jan 4, 2025 · 46 shares · 206 followers View post →
Weitao Lin
@weitao_lin · X

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Jan 4, 2025 · 46 shares · 394 followers View post →
Umuntu
@Wilylarry · X

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Jan 3, 2025 · 46 shares · 145 followers View post →
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@waed_ziani · X

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Jan 3, 2025 · 46 shares · 644 followers View post →
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@drfherediaz · X

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Jan 3, 2025 · 46 shares · 4,368 followers View post →
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@DiegoDoZr · X

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Jan 3, 2025 · 46 shares · 237 followers View post →
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@MedicalAdv · X

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Jan 3, 2025 · 46 shares · 29,764 followers View post →
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@NutrioSci · X

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Jan 3, 2025 · 46 shares · 64,050 followers View post →
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Jan 3, 2025 · 46 shares · 14,032 followers View post →
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@imedverse · X

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@InnovOncology · X

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Jan 3, 2025 · 46 shares · 2,857 followers View post →
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@inmunoluna · X

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@abhikghosh · X

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Jan 3, 2025 · 46 shares · 2,258 followers View post →
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@vd_madanlal · X

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Jan 3, 2025 · 46 shares · 172 followers View post →
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@TunnelVisionBTC · X

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Omar Tamimi
@OmarTamimi2024 · X

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Jan 3, 2025 · 46 shares · 88 followers View post →
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@carix138 · X

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Jan 3, 2025 · 46 shares · 319 followers View post →
Science News
@SciencNews · X

15 GREAT papers recommended for PhD students #PhD #PhDlife #academics #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #Postdocs #Research #Science #InnoTalkShow25 1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research Open Access https://t.co/ZvY5LmW3wu https://t.co/JtyatEHPsb https://t.co/CF1A4us5VG

Jan 3, 2025 · 170 likes · 46 shares · 31,535 followers View post →
Pirata
@v4vent · X

doi:10.1242/jcs.033340

Dec 24, 2024 · 1 like · 841 followers View post →
Top Science
@isciverse · X

The importance of stupidity in scientific research PDF download https://t.co/Kte1WQzfQ0

Dec 18, 2024 · 4 likes · 40,407 followers View post →
Todd Davies
@todddavi.es · Bluesky

One of my favourite (and most comforting) perspective pieces: The importance of stupidity in scientific research. journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...

Dec 16, 2024 · 2 likes · 2 shares View post →
SergeAhmed
@SergeAhmed · X

The importance of stupidity* in scientific research Science involves confronting our 'absolute stupidity'. That kind of stupidity is an existential fact, inherent in our efforts to push our way into the unknown. *ignorance https://t.co/tIF2TMNnCo

Dec 15, 2024 · 3 likes · 3,954 followers View post →
Serge Ahmed
@sergeahmed.bsky.social · Bluesky

The importance of stupidity* in scientific research Science involves confronting our 'absolute stupidity'. That kind of stupidity is an existential fact, inherent in our efforts to push our way into the unknown. *ignorance journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...

Dec 15, 2024 · 2 likes View post →
Alex Mendelsohn, PhD
@alexmendelsohn.bsky.social · Bluesky

If perchance, you feel pretty stupid from time to time, remember that being stupid was my job. And it was pretty cool. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18492790/

Dec 11, 2024 · 1 share View post →
Ahalya Suresh
@ahalya_ · X

RT @TheStrugglingS4: Recently, I came across this gem of an essay on the value of being "productively stupid" in academia.  Worth a read i…

Nov 30, 2024 · 9 shares · 681 followers View post →
Anilcan Kus
@anilcankus · X

RT @TheStrugglingS4: Recently, I came across this gem of an essay on the value of being "productively stupid" in academia.  Worth a read i…

Nov 29, 2024 · 9 shares · 83 followers View post →
Lena D
@ldedy044 · X

RT @TheStrugglingS4: Recently, I came across this gem of an essay on the value of being "productively stupid" in academia.  Worth a read i…

Nov 29, 2024 · 9 shares · 58 followers View post →
chrispydog
@chrispydog · X

https://t.co/MW2w7mYkmn

Nov 29, 2024 · 2 likes · 2,177 followers View post →
Dr. Simon Albright
@PhysWiz · X

RT @TheStrugglingS4: Recently, I came across this gem of an essay on the value of being "productively stupid" in academia.  Worth a read i…

Nov 29, 2024 · 9 shares · 2,532 followers View post →
Ramakrishnan
@ramki17071993 · X

RT @TheStrugglingS4: Recently, I came across this gem of an essay on the value of being "productively stupid" in academia.  Worth a read i…

Nov 29, 2024 · 9 shares · 345 followers View post →
Dr. Ibtisam (Ibby)
@ibtisam_ibby · X

RT @TheStrugglingS4: Recently, I came across this gem of an essay on the value of being "productively stupid" in academia.  Worth a read i…

Nov 29, 2024 · 9 shares · 260 followers View post →
Jon Jackson
@iamjonjackson.bsky.social · Bluesky

I really like this 2008 one-page essay by Schwartz. Schwartz, Martin A. “The Importance of Stupidity in Scientific Research.” Journal of Cell Science 121, no. 11 (June 1, 2008): 1771. doi.org/10.1242/jcs.... Thoughts below in relation to LLMs and AI

Nov 24, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share View post →
Science News
@scinews.bsky.social · Bluesky

Three must read papers for PhD students. #scisky #PhD #science #research #academicsky 1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research Open Access journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...

Nov 24, 2024 · 1,218 likes · 595 shares View post →
Mark Peifer (He, him)
@peiferlabunc.bsky.social · Bluesky

Alt text--from this reference The importance of stupidity in scientific research Martin A. Schwartz journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...

Nov 18, 2024 · 6 likes · 3 shares View post →
Lars Henning
@larshenningmd.bsky.social · Bluesky

Worthwhile read by the way "The importance of stupidity in scientific research" to all young life-learning people in research (as we learnt during the pandemic the brains of far too many professors are rigid with lack of curiosity in accademical discourse) journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...

Nov 15, 2024 View post →
Pol Solé Navais
@polsolenavais.bsky.social · Bluesky

Do you fancy any in particular? I have read only a few of them, but really enjoyed "How do people get new ideas" and "The importance of stupidity in scientific research"

Nov 14, 2024 · 1 share View post →
Mara Duncan
@mcduncanlab.bsky.social · Bluesky

press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo... pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18492790/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24139033/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37039597/

Oct 14, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share View post →
Korobochka
@cirnosad.bsky.social · Bluesky

Thinking you know the answer -- or demanding an answer to latch on to, instead of accepting that you don't know the answer (embracing stupidity), is the ultimate normie move and is what differentiates a true scientist from a soyentist. tinyurl.com/yyv3wrmj

Oct 6, 2024 · 1 share View post →
Maria Rodriguez Martinez
@MariaRoCompBio · X

Choosing ignorance to fuel curiosity and discovery—The importance of stupidity in scientific research, M. Schwartz (https://t.co/Rs17xc2nNK). I especially love this line: 'Productive stupidity means being ignorant by choice'.

Sep 18, 2024 · 1 like · 586 followers View post →
Paul Lehmann
@plehmann.bsky.social · Bluesky

Important advice for every PhD student: The importance of stupidity in scientific research I can still remember how stupid I often felt during my PhD. And I can observe my PhD students struggling with the same feeling. I find it helpful to understand that stupidity usually comes before discovery.

Sep 17, 2024 · 126 likes · 58 shares View post →
Christida Wastika
@arbovmom · X

Then, after being a scientist, I still ask my self “Why me?” This article https://t.co/HGk6CO672n (which finally I read) provides me a good answer. I like to learn new things. I like to ask weird questions. I like facing the ‘absolute stupidity’ with ‘productive stupidity’

Sep 8, 2024 · 1 like · 821 followers View post →
Xisco Lirola
@Xiscolir · X

RT @nolo14: Me pasa el compañero @CrazyFeelingFB este artículo científico

Sep 7, 2024 · 4 shares · 1,446 followers View post →
Dr. Gregory Miller
@drgregorymiller.bsky.social · Bluesky

The importance of stupidity in scientific research journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...

Sep 7, 2024 · 5 likes · 5 shares View post →
ChusSL
@chussiabaleston · X

RT @nolo14: Me pasa el compañero @CrazyFeelingFB este artículo científico

Sep 7, 2024 · 4 shares · 1,733 followers View post →
David G. Gándara mr_rookes@mastodon.gal
@mr_rookes · X

RT @nolo14: Me pasa el compañero @CrazyFeelingFB este artículo científico

Sep 7, 2024 · 4 shares · 3,551 followers View post →
Jordi Adell
@jordi_a · X

RT @nolo14: Me pasa el compañero @CrazyFeelingFB este artículo científico

Sep 7, 2024 · 4 shares · 41,957 followers View post →
Manuel Fernández Navas
@nolo14 · X

Me pasa el compañero @CrazyFeelingFB este artículo científico

Sep 7, 2024 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 9,653 followers View post →
Jasmin Smajic
@jasminsmajic.com · Bluesky

The importance of stupidity in scientific research. #science

Sep 7, 2024 View post →
Laurent Duval (research amateur)
@laurentduval · X

"If our ignorance is infinite, the only possible course of action is to muddle through as best we can" Must-read for students, young advisors, senior researchers, department heads, politicians... https://t.co/RrQ5E4GDHQ Schwartz, The importance of stupidity in scientific research https://t.co/aMQ4nke7tY

Sep 7, 2024 · 915 followers View post →
Antonio Rodríguez-Hidalgo
@whiterabbit36.bsky.social · Bluesky

The importance of stupidity in scientific research

Sep 7, 2024 · 1 like View post →
Ryan Miemczyk
@theimpactlab.co.uk · Bluesky

Love being the least smart person in a room. It’s usually a great weapon for solving complex problems. The importance of stupidity in #scientific #research

Sep 7, 2024 View post →
Thiago Carvalho
@cyrilpedia.bsky.social · Bluesky

There are few pieces, like this 2017 Guardian article or "The Importance of Stupidity in Scientific Research", that just keep popping up on science social media. I always boost them, because if you've not yet read them, you really should.

Aug 29, 2024 · 6 likes · 4 shares View post →
buherator
@buherator.bsky.social · Bluesky

The importance of stupidity in scientific research (from the previous one) https://journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/121/11/1771/30038/The-importance-of-stupidity-in-scientific-research Original post

Aug 17, 2024 View post →
Tien "Waffle Party at the Waffle House" Chih
@tienchihmath.bsky.social · Bluesky

I really ought to be cited here

May 25, 2024 View post →
Kārlis
@Kralis99 · X

RT @Klavs__: Beidzot arī kāds raksts par nopietnajām tēmām zinātnē https://t.co/NMg8QGLAVN https://t.co/bT3L8s0UTZ

May 25, 2024 · 2 shares · 120 followers View post →
AE
@AnsisEgle · X

RT @Klavs__: Beidzot arī kāds raksts par nopietnajām tēmām zinātnē https://t.co/NMg8QGLAVN https://t.co/bT3L8s0UTZ

May 25, 2024 · 2 shares · 4,987 followers View post →
Klāvs Ēvelis
@Klavs__ · X

Beidzot arī kāds raksts par nopietnajām tēmām zinātnē https://t.co/NMg8QGLAVN https://t.co/bT3L8s0UTZ

May 25, 2024 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 1,399 followers View post →
kzhk
@kzhk75 · X

https://t.co/hJbVobhERK https://t.co/wmLAWbKGa6

May 25, 2024 · 107 followers View post →
Brian Dilkes
@briandilkes.bsky.social · Bluesky

I only met Phil Needleman a couple of times. He was a real inspiration for focusing on the work and the people and places you love. For many years I had a policy of his on my door. My heart goes out to his family and the city of St Louis, which he loved very dearly.

Mar 29, 2024 · 1 like View post →
Striekspoen
@Striekspoen · X

RT @Sabisteb: A wonderful essay about science form 2015: The more comfortable we become with being stupid, the deeper we will wade into t…

Feb 21, 2024 · 1 share · 184 followers View post →
Sabine Stebel
@Sabisteb · X

A wonderful essay about science form 2015: The more comfortable we become with being stupid, the deeper we will wade into the unknown and the more likely we are to make big discoveries. https://t.co/CvEa0Bnf3D

Feb 20, 2024 · 6 likes · 1 share · 5,594 followers View post →
Oliver Lamb
@olamb245.bsky.social · Bluesky

I was recently reminded of this brilliant essay on "The importance of stupidity in scientific research" and thought it would be worth sharing here. Still holds up really well, and I believe it should be mandatory reading for any graduate student or early career researcher.

Dec 4, 2023 · 8 likes · 6 shares View post →
thmonk
@thmonk_pf · X

科学とは、私たちの「絶対的な愚かさ」と向き合うことである。 生産的な愚かさとは、自ら進んで無知であることを意味する。 愚かであることに慣れれば慣れるほど、未知の世界に深く分け入り、大きな発見をする可能性が高まる。

Nov 28, 2023 · 4 likes · 1,645 followers View post →
Protik Islam-Jakobsson
@protik.bsky.social · Bluesky

This, btw, is a lovely article: "The importance of stupidity in scientific research" Martin A. Schwartz journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...

Nov 25, 2023 · 1 like View post →
Protik Islam-Jakobsson
@protik.bsky.social · Bluesky

This, btw, is a lovely article: "The importance of stupidity in scientific research" Martin A. Schwartz journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...

Nov 25, 2023 View post →
Protik Islam-Jakobsson
@protik.bsky.social · Bluesky

someone wrote an article abt me :')

Nov 25, 2023 · 2 likes · 2 shares View post →
Dr Ben Wolfe
@benwolfevision.bsky.social · Bluesky

In our Open Lab Meeting today, @keisukefukuda.bsky.social @ankosov.bsky.social and I were talking about the virtue of stupidity in doing science (riffing on Schwartz 2008, The Importance of Stupidity in Scientific Research)... and I've now introduced everyone to Weird Al's "Dare to be Stupid."

Sep 27, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares View post →
Pablo J. Sáez
@pjsaez.bsky.social · Bluesky

Classic paper to show early career researchers that we have all been there: *The importance of stupidity in scientific research* is the most read article in the Journal Cell Science journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...

Aug 31, 2023 View post →
Martin Schletterer
@m_schletterer · X

@florianaigner Dadurch entstehen neue Erkenntnisse! Siehe dazu (eine gute Lektüre für DoktorandInnen): https://t.co/WJIq4XLbcc

Dec 4, 2022 · 976 followers View post →
Daniel Griffin
@danielsgriffin · X

Paper in question: Schwartz's "The importance of stupidity in scientific research" (2008), in Journal of Cell Science. https://t.co/93QrEVOwu7 [schwartz2008importance]

Oct 26, 2022 · 1 like · 1,504 followers View post →
Masahito Yamazaki
@masahito-yamazaki.bsky.social · Bluesky

大学院には各分野で分かる/解けるという成功体験を積んできた学生が集まる傾向にあるが,研究に正解がある保証はないし,ほとんどいたるところ分からないことばかりだ.そこで挫折するのではなく,むしろ知らないことを楽しみながら研究を深めていくことができるかが問われる.https://journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/121/11/1771/30038/The-importance-of-stupidity-in-scientific-research

Oct 21, 2022 View post →
Matthew Katz, MD
@subatomicdoc · X

RT @marianneaznar: @subatomicdoc I totally agree ! I often refer my students to this paper https://t.co/oBh9u25uu2 the phrasing is provoca…

Oct 21, 2022 · 1 share · 19,700 followers View post →
Marianne Aznar
@marianneaznar · X

@subatomicdoc I totally agree ! I often refer my students to this paper https://t.co/oBh9u25uu2 the phrasing is provocative ("embracing ignorance" is a much better description!), but I think it makes an important point.

Oct 20, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,351 followers View post →
Academic Chatter
@workingbnb · X

RT @bale_strina: Much needed peep talk

Oct 5, 2022 · 1 share · 3,084 followers View post →
Roberta Balestrino
@bale_strina · X

Much needed peep talk

Oct 5, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 172 followers View post →
Melissa Pinto
@md_pinto · X

RT @Dr_Paulevj: This paper has been circulating LinkedIn. I remember reading this as a grad student and I am glad I read it again The impo…

Sep 20, 2022 · 1 share · 410 followers View post →
Paule Joseph, PhD, MBA, CRNP, FAAN
@Dr_Paulevj · X

This paper has been circulating LinkedIn. I remember reading this as a grad student and I am glad I read it again The importance of stupidity in scientific research - PubMed Schwartz, 2008 J Cell Science https://t.co/4IV9y9Tju9

Sep 19, 2022 · 12 likes · 1 share · 5,420 followers View post →
PF Anderson @pfanderson@disabled.social
@pfanderson · X

The importance of stupidity in scientific research Martin A. Schwartz J Cell Sci (2008) 121 (11): 1771. https://t.co/ig9b4BPNI3 | https://t.co/3PsYUqYOVl

Aug 22, 2022 · 10,777 followers View post →
The vOICe vision BCI
@seeingwithsound.bsky.social · Bluesky

The importance of stupidity in scientific research https://journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/121/11/1771/30038/The-importance-of-stupidity-in-scientific-research via @LauraLungum; we need more "stupidity" in exploring vision technologies for the blind, as there's more than...

Aug 18, 2022 · 1 share View post →
Tess Neal
@tessneal.bsky.social · Bluesky

https://journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/121/11/1771/30038/The-importance-of-stupidity-in-scientific-research

Aug 8, 2022 View post →
André Pereira
@AAbelhopereira · X

RT @guyhoffman: This essay reminded me of one of the most useful pieces of advice I got on the first day of my PhD program: The program dir…

Aug 4, 2022 · 1 share · 123 followers View post →
Guy Hoffman @hoffman@hci.social
@guyhoffman · X

This essay reminded me of one of the most useful pieces of advice I got on the first day of my PhD program: The program director told us "If you're not feeling stupid, you're not doing your job as a PhD student." Wise words. https://t.co/YoiTwY5E7H

Aug 4, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,790 followers View post →
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@sophiuselen · X

RT @MCDuncanLab: Topic 2: The importance of stupidity in research: Resource The importance of stupidity in research by Martin Schwartz. ht…

Aug 1, 2022 · 17 shares · 22 followers View post →
Purnima
@purnispeaks · X

RT @MCDuncanLab: Topic 2: The importance of stupidity in research: Resource The importance of stupidity in research by Martin Schwartz. ht…

Aug 1, 2022 · 17 shares · 227 followers View post →
koshur koor
@KaulMkaul · X

RT @MCDuncanLab: Topic 2: The importance of stupidity in research: Resource The importance of stupidity in research by Martin Schwartz. ht…

Jul 31, 2022 · 17 shares · 82 followers View post →
Laporte Anne-Marie
@LaporteAnneMar2 · X

RT @MCDuncanLab: Topic 2: The importance of stupidity in research: Resource The importance of stupidity in research by Martin Schwartz. ht…

Jul 31, 2022 · 17 shares · 329 followers View post →
22Q11 Ireland
@22Q11_Ireland · X

RT @MCDuncanLab: Topic 2: The importance of stupidity in research: Resource The importance of stupidity in research by Martin Schwartz. ht…

Jul 31, 2022 · 17 shares · 4,761 followers View post →
Dr. Janet D. Stemwedel, PhD
@docfreeride · X

RT @MCDuncanLab: Topic 2: The importance of stupidity in research: Resource The importance of stupidity in research by Martin Schwartz. ht…

Jul 31, 2022 · 17 shares · 11,932 followers View post →
Kazeem A. Badaru
@KABadaru · X

RT @MCDuncanLab: Topic 2: The importance of stupidity in research: Resource The importance of stupidity in research by Martin Schwartz. ht…

Jul 31, 2022 · 17 shares · 270 followers View post →
Sandeep Arora
@LetDdiceFlyHigh · X

RT @MCDuncanLab: Topic 2: The importance of stupidity in research: Resource The importance of stupidity in research by Martin Schwartz. ht…

Jul 31, 2022 · 17 shares · 2,985 followers View post →
gvastro
@gvastro1 · X

RT @MCDuncanLab: Topic 2: The importance of stupidity in research: Resource The importance of stupidity in research by Martin Schwartz. ht…

Jul 31, 2022 · 17 shares · 12 followers View post →
fenomeflower
@fenomeflower · X

RT @MCDuncanLab: Topic 2: The importance of stupidity in research: Resource The importance of stupidity in research by Martin Schwartz. ht…

Jul 31, 2022 · 17 shares · 647 followers View post →
Livia Mitson
@liviamitson · X

RT @MCDuncanLab: Topic 2: The importance of stupidity in research: Resource The importance of stupidity in research by Martin Schwartz. ht…

Jul 31, 2022 · 17 shares · 501 followers View post →
Gideon Seun Ajibola⚡
@GideonSeunAjib1 · X

RT @MCDuncanLab: Topic 2: The importance of stupidity in research: Resource The importance of stupidity in research by Martin Schwartz. ht…

Jul 31, 2022 · 17 shares · 272 followers View post →
Jude Yinenti 메리오니
@yinenti · X

RT @MCDuncanLab: Topic 2: The importance of stupidity in research: Resource The importance of stupidity in research by Martin Schwartz. ht…

Jul 31, 2022 · 17 shares · 1,085 followers View post →
Matthew Katz, MD
@subatomicdoc · X

RT @MCDuncanLab: Topic 2: The importance of stupidity in research: Resource The importance of stupidity in research by Martin Schwartz. ht…

Jul 31, 2022 · 17 shares · 19,700 followers View post →
ScienceStop
@B0tSci · X

RT @drdeannasanter: Check out the links and topics in this

Jul 30, 2022 · 1 share · 4,072 followers View post →
Dr. Deanna Santer
@drdeannasanter · X

Check out the links and topics in this

Jul 30, 2022 · 8 likes · 1 share · 1,958 followers View post →
Marcel Schulz - @marcelschulz@genomic.social
@TheMarcelSchulz · X

RT @MCDuncanLab: Topic 2: The importance of stupidity in research: Resource The importance of stupidity in research by Martin Schwartz. ht…

Jul 30, 2022 · 17 shares · 943 followers View post →
Mara Duncan
@MCDuncanLab · X

Topic 2: The importance of stupidity in research: Resource The importance of stupidity in research by Martin Schwartz. https://t.co/q5fCManpL3

Jul 30, 2022 · 127 likes · 17 shares · 1,249 followers View post →
HeydenLab
@HeydenLab · X

@ProfArmani @meekinslab I found this article useful in guiding students. Can you enjoy feeling stupid … over and over again? https://t.co/QhHwRB4G5L

Jul 17, 2022 · 3 likes · 547 followers View post →
Laetitia Drago
@drago_laetitia · X

https://t.co/qYYJD2vlw8 https://t.co/UEPFTDPMIC

Jul 16, 2022 · 157 followers View post →
Elinne Becket, PhD
@bielleogy.bsky.social · Bluesky

Alt text: screen cap of a 1-page article titled "The importance of stupidity in scientific research", link: https://journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/121/11/1771/30038/The-importance-of-stupidity-in-scientific-research

Jul 11, 2022 View post →
Andrés Gómez
@andres97gomez · X

RT @BillvLee: @andres97gomez @_ZoeyJones_ @PhDVoice @AcademicChatter https://t.co/m4vkKOQOUf… A very old paper ESSAY 01 JUNE 2008 The impor…

Jul 6, 2022 · 1 share · 817 followers View post →
Bill
@BillvLee · X

@andres97gomez @_ZoeyJones_ @PhDVoice @AcademicChatter https://t.co/m4vkKOQOUf… A very old paper ESSAY 01 JUNE 2008 The importance of stupidity in scientific research Martin A. Schwartz J Cell Sci (2008) 121 (11): 1771

Jul 6, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 71 followers View post →
Bill
@BillvLee · X

@_ZoeyJones_ @PhDVoice @AcademicChatter A very old paper ESSAY 01 JUNE 2008 The importance of stupidity in scientific research Martin A. Schwartz J Cell Sci (2008) 121 (11): 1771. https://t.co/m4vkKOQOUf See later 26 March 2020 https://t.co/Vf2B3eBAWF Schwartz’s essay has reached over 1 million people

Jul 6, 2022 · 71 followers View post →
Majid Ali
@maajidaali · X

You don’t have to worry… https://t.co/OFoSVNcVVk https://t.co/ER6Clg9nRF

Jul 4, 2022 · 742 followers View post →
Alessandro P.
@AVPapadopoulos · X

“If we don't feel stupid, it means we're not really trying. […] The more comfortable we become with being stupid, the deeper we will wade into the unknown and the more likely we are to make big discoveries.” #weekendreads #PhD #Research #AcademicLife https://t.co/vwnzQ3Ua7a

Jul 3, 2022 · 2 likes · 392 followers View post →
mrTantrum
@meijard · X

The importance.. https://t.co/jHsQil2P66 https://t.co/3JBVvDynZ6

Jul 3, 2022 · 2 likes · 185 followers View post →
Yuuki Reads
@YuukiReads · X

Science makes everyone feel stupid, we need to get used to it. In fact, we should actively seek out new opportunities to feel stupid.https://t.co/o26V1SQAoZ

Jun 22, 2022 · 3 followers View post →
Eléonore de Beaumont
@ElonoredeBeaum1 · X

RT @PrematTimothee: Just a quick reminder to other #PhD students that it's OK to feel stupid. It's even more than OK, it's normal. Science…

Jun 20, 2022 · 1 share · 101 followers View post →
Sugata Ghosh, PhD
@sugatagh · X

The importance of stupidity in scientific research by Martin A. Schwartz: https://t.co/IFM13NUu8e

Jun 19, 2022 · 43 followers View post →
Nobody...
@kalapani_969 · X

@Ishwariya13 It's still very much relevant. We all have stupid movements during our PhD years, especially first year. Full article link https://t.co/9kd9cxzGjm

Jun 16, 2022 · 493 followers View post →
J. A. Mendiola
@Mendiola_J_A · X

Me encanta el concepto de

Jun 16, 2022 · 252 followers View post →
Stephen Waddington
@wadds.bsky.social · Bluesky

The importance of productive stupidity and why research is so hard #phdchat https://journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/121/11/1771/30038/The-importance-of-stupidity-in-scientific-research

Jun 16, 2022 View post →
Jona Engel
@EngelJona · X

For your convenience: https://t.co/tUi213C9HF https://t.co/EOWaAKqKZ4

Jun 15, 2022 · 420 followers View post →
M.B.A.
@__baffour · X

RT @_koose: Something interesting in here

Apr 24, 2022 · 1 share · 2,239 followers View post →
Emmanuel Boateng Agyenim
@_koose · X

Something interesting in here

Apr 24, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,533 followers View post →
lulucit deschamps de jacurutu
@supertenorio_ · X

Schwartz MA. The importance of stupidity in scientific research. J Cell Sci. 2008 Jun 1;121(11):1771. doi: 10.1242/jcs.033340. PMID: 18492790.

Mar 4, 2022 · 78 followers View post →
Loras College Chemistry
@loraschemistry · X

Monday, during #LorasJTerm2020 Intensive Research, we discussed "The importance of stupidity in scientific research" (https://t.co/cPWI76qAcs) and "How to Succeed in Science" (https://t.co/619Nl5OF5R). Below are some student reflections. #JTermDiscussion

Jan 19, 2022 · 4 likes · 99 followers View post →
Timothee_Premat
@PrematTimothee · X

Just a quick reminder to other #PhD students that it's OK to feel stupid. It's even more than OK, it's normal. Science works that way. I feel stupid all the time. "The importance of stupidity in scientific research" (by Martin A. Schwartz) https://t.co/ISLSzDCBht

Nov 29, 2021 · 15 likes · 1 share · 231 followers View post →
Euan Angus Young
@euantheyoung · X

This article from 2009 was shared with me on a course recently. I would encourage all researchers to have a read - particularly PhD students like myself. If you aren’t feeling stupid, then you aren’t really trying! https://t.co/nM8QJlBNYr #AcademicTwitter

Nov 10, 2021 · 5 likes · 199 followers View post →
mehdiakos
@mehdiakos · X

RT @CouragePhD: The importance of stupidity in scientific research. I think everyone should read this (one page) paper at least once. It'…

Sep 2, 2021 · 8 shares · 288 followers View post →
Michel Demuynck, PhD
@mich_dmk · X

RT @CouragePhD: The importance of stupidity in scientific research. I think everyone should read this (one page) paper at least once. It'…

Sep 2, 2021 · 8 shares · 112 followers View post →
PostdocVoice
@PostdocVoice · X

RT @CouragePhD: The importance of stupidity in scientific research. I think everyone should read this (one page) paper at least once. It'…

Sep 2, 2021 · 8 shares · 30,511 followers View post →
AAN_notmrsmaisel
@Asma33114 · X

RT @CouragePhD: The importance of stupidity in scientific research. I think everyone should read this (one page) paper at least once. It'…

Sep 2, 2021 · 8 shares · 69 followers View post →
Anthi Georgiadou
@AnthiGeorgiadou · X

RT @CouragePhD: The importance of stupidity in scientific research. I think everyone should read this (one page) paper at least once. It'…

Sep 2, 2021 · 8 shares · 232 followers View post →
Dr. Dennis Padec OCHENGO, MRaes
@Padec10 · X

RT @CouragePhD: The importance of stupidity in scientific research. I think everyone should read this (one page) paper at least once. It'…

Sep 2, 2021 · 8 shares · 1,238 followers View post →
PhD Voice - Independently Run
@PhDVoice · X

RT @CouragePhD: The importance of stupidity in scientific research. I think everyone should read this (one page) paper at least once. It'…

Sep 2, 2021 · 8 shares · 130,811 followers View post →
Academic Encouragement
@CouragePhD · X

The importance of stupidity in scientific research. I think everyone should read this (one page) paper at least once. It's one of my favorite papers: https://t.co/88Un0SD2QP @PhDVoice @PostdocVoice

Sep 2, 2021 · 9 likes · 8 shares · 11,041 followers View post →
Nataliya Polyakova
@tala201677 · X

RT @tala201677: "If our ignorance is infinite, the only possible course of action is to muddle through as best we can." - Martin A. Schwart…

Jun 22, 2021 · 1 share · 1,658 followers View post →
Nataliya Polyakova
@tala201677 · X

"If our ignorance is infinite, the only possible course of action is to muddle through as best we can." - Martin A. Schwartz. The importance of stupidity in scientific research. J Cell Sci (2008) 121 (11): 1771. https://t.co/dPFjUeFT4O HT @vdignum https://t.co/dWWUNIL06m

Jun 22, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,658 followers View post →
Alicyia Walczyk-Mooradally, PhD
@AWMooradally · X

RT @TristenHewitt: It's so easy to feel lost and discouraged in research, especially since it never goes the way you want it to. This artic…

May 13, 2021 · 2 shares · 468 followers View post →
Tristen Hewitt
@TristenHewitt · X

It's so easy to feel lost and discouraged in research, especially since it never goes the way you want it to. This article perfectly sums up why being confused is completely ok, which makes me feel eons better about myself

May 13, 2021 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 100 followers View post →
Ramiro González Duarte
@ArgonautaX · X

I found in my archives (from the time when I was a Ph.D. student) this excellent essay: "The importance of stupidity in #scientific #research by Martin A. Schwartz. 2008. J of Cell Sci. 121, 1771. doi:10.1242/jcs.033340 Very recommendable!

Dec 10, 2020 · 3 likes · 1,164 followers View post →
John P. Vanek, PhD
@wild_ecology · X

The importance of stupidity in scientific research Martin A. Schwartz Journal of Cell Science 2008 121: 1771 doi: 10.1242/jcs.033340 https://t.co/wQ7PmAJ4B9

Aug 19, 2020 · 2 likes · 4,783 followers View post →
José Casadiego, Dr. rer. nat.
@jlcasadiego · X

RT @BickMath: @cjcornthwaite @AcademicChatter https://t.co/h9yGAnKzIE

Jul 3, 2020 · 2 shares · 241 followers View post →
Marc Timme
@MarcTimme · X

RT @BickMath: @cjcornthwaite @AcademicChatter https://t.co/h9yGAnKzIE

Jul 2, 2020 · 2 shares · 631 followers View post →
Christian Bick
@BickMath · X

@cjcornthwaite @AcademicChatter https://t.co/h9yGAnKzIE

Jul 1, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 691 followers View post →
Kevin Boreskie
@KBoreskie · X

One of my favorite articles. Especially relevant as I find myself struggling through some of my work lately. Hopefully others can also find solace in giving it a read. 10.1242/jcs.033340 https://t.co/3VXuPd9yiM

Jun 10, 2020 · 1 like · 296 followers View post →
Fabiola Muro
@FabiolaMuroV · X

This article was taped to my undergrad advisor's door at NMSU. I read it again today as I struggle with writing my Ph.D thesis. Such a good reminder. The Importance of Stupidity in Scientific Research https://t.co/Izalp2It8O

Jun 6, 2020 · 101 followers View post →
Ajar Pradhan
@pradhan_ajar · X

RT @ARPITAY25331245: " The importance of stupidity in scientific research" Researchers might relate or agree to some points

May 26, 2020 · 1 share · 197 followers View post →
Arpita Yadav
@arpita_yadav_ · X

" The importance of stupidity in scientific research" Researchers might relate or agree to some points

May 26, 2020 · 8 likes · 1 share · 841 followers View post →
Megan Greige
@plzbringcoffee · X

@SnarkDivine Hi Katie, I encourage you to read this essay I saw posted on a campus bulletin once. The author coincidentally is from your field of study too. The importance of stupidity in scientific research Martin A. Schwartz Journal of Cell Science 2008 121: 1771 doi: 10.1242/jcs.033340

Mar 30, 2020 · 1 like · 442 followers View post →
Maximiliano Ibaceta
@Mhaxibaceta · X

doi:10.1242/jcs.033340

Mar 10, 2020 · 90 followers View post →
Watson Munyanyi Mukungunugwa, PhD
@WatsonMunyanyi · X

https://t.co/f4ixTdwkzg This article caught me of guard

Sep 30, 2019 · 1,407 followers View post →
#HelloMyNameIsSimone
@S11886040 · X

@FraserMarnie Don't be too harsh... as this article explains, stupidity is crucial if you are to become a great scientist. The trick is to not repeat your mistakes

May 21, 2019 · 2 likes · 670 followers View post →
yara
@yara32480196 · X

The more comfortable we become with being stupid, the deeper we will wade into the unknown and the more likely we are to make big discoveries. Martin A. Schwartz Journal of Cell Science 2008 121: 1771 doi: 10.1242/jcs.033340

Feb 19, 2019 · 88 followers View post →
Carrie Wade
@CarrieLWade · X

RT @TerryERobinson1: Long a favorite of mine. Required reading for all students. The importance of stupidity in scientific research. M. A.…

Jan 5, 2019 · 5 shares · 564 followers View post →
Marina Picciotto
@MarinaP63 · X

RT @TerryERobinson1: Long a favorite of mine. Required reading for all students. The importance of stupidity in scientific research. M. A.…

Jan 4, 2019 · 5 shares · 15,084 followers View post →
Graeme Betts
@BettsGD · X

RT @TerryERobinson1: Long a favorite of mine. Required reading for all students. The importance of stupidity in scientific research. M. A.…

Jan 4, 2019 · 5 shares · 80 followers View post →
Silvana De Pirro
@SilDePi · X

RT @TerryERobinson1: Long a favorite of mine. Required reading for all students. The importance of stupidity in scientific research. M. A.…

Jan 4, 2019 · 5 shares · 323 followers View post →
Terry E Robinson
@TerryERobinson1 · X

Long a favorite of mine. Required reading for all students. The importance of stupidity in scientific research. M. A. Schwartz Journal of Cell Science 2008 121: 1771 doi: 10.1242/jcs.033340

Jan 4, 2019 · 30 likes · 5 shares · 1,169 followers View post →
Chris (Archive)
@archive.chris.blue · Bluesky

The importance of stupidity in scientific research https://journals.biologists.com/jcs/article-pdf/121/11/1771/1372198/1771.pdf

Nov 9, 2018 View post →
Kerstin Göpfrich
@kgoepfrich.bsky.social · Bluesky

http://jcs.biologists.org/content/joces/121/11/1771.full.pdf?utm_content=buffere8e2a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer - a paper on "The importance of stupidity in scientific research" in the @J_Cell_Sci!

Apr 26, 2016 View post →
Julia Evans
@b0rk.jvns.ca · Bluesky

"The importance of stupidity in scientific research" http://jcs.biologists.org/content/121/11/1771 (feeling stupid is hard but VERY IMPORTANT =D)

Feb 23, 2016 View post →
kristen marie
@kristebellaaa.bsky.social · Bluesky

The importance of stupidity in scientific research http://jcs.biologists.org/content/121/11/1771

Feb 17, 2016 View post →
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@josephwb.bsky.social · Bluesky

"The importance of stupidity in scientific research" http://jcs.biologists.org/content/121/11/1771

Jan 10, 2016 View post →
James Steele
@jamessteeleii.bsky.social · Bluesky

The importance of stupidity in scientific research hat-tip @JamalKinsella

Oct 20, 2015 View post →
Denis Faivre | Innovation
@ablivio.com · Bluesky

The importance of stupidity in scientific research. http://m.jcs.biologists.org/content/121/11/1771.full via @Fuzzyraptor (FR here: http://www.drgoulu.com/2014/06/11/limportance-de-la-stupidite-dans-la-recherche-scientifique/ )

Jun 16, 2014 View post →
Yasser Ad-Dab'bagh ياسر الدباغ
@yasseraddabbagh.bsky.social · Bluesky

The importance of #stupidity in #scientific #research... http://fb.me/2i7aFHFpt

Sep 22, 2012 View post →
Neuroscience Information Framework
@neuinfo.org · Bluesky

The importance of stupidity in scientific research @ bit.ly/QzxhM7

Sep 18, 2012 View post →
Joel Parker
@joel-parker.bsky.social · Bluesky

The importance of stupidity in scientific research - jcs.biologists.org/content/121/11…

Aug 17, 2011 View post →
Ed Yong
@edyong209.bsky.social · Bluesky

The importance of stupidity in scientific research (and in writing) http://tinyurl.com/yljngpb

Nov 5, 2009 View post →