Innovation often starts with a simple question. Curious minds have always led to groundbreaking discoveries, like Isaac Newton’s wondering if the same force that pulls an apple to the ground also keeps the moon in orbit. He used an analogy in Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica to explain that if a projectile is fired fast enough, the Earth curves away from it at the same rate it falls, causing the projectile to orbit the Earth.
But of course, asking better questions isn’t just for scientists. It’s for anyone looking to make a difference, whether you’re streamlining processes, eliminating inefficiencies, or just sparking your creativity. In this Field Notes video, I talk about the art of asking new questions and even share a fun puzzle to get your brain moving in a new direction!
Let’s keep asking, experimenting, and innovating together!
Let’s get those creative gears turning!
Thank you for posting. As another example of a great example is Louis Pasteur’s discovery of germ theory. Scientists once believed that diseases came from “bad air,” but Pasteur asked, “Could tiny, unseen organisms be responsible?” This question led him to prove that microbes cause infection, ultimately transforming medicine, leading to sterilization techniques, and saving countless lives. His ability to question conventional wisdom revolutionized healthcare and the way we understand disease.