Rolf-Dieter Heuer quotes

If you don't invest in basic research at some stage you start losing the basis of applied research. (Rolf-Dieter Heuer)
The short-term vision is: I research on something which I can use tomorrow, and for some politicians it is even better if it's today. But if you do this, you can only do targeted research. If you only do targeted research, you lose the side-routes. View quote
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If there is no fundamental science then there is no basis for applied science. We have to strike a balance. 23 years ago the World Wide Web was born here. It has changed the world dramatically. View quote
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Whatever basic science resolves, at some stage it is of use to society. The problem is we do not know when or where. View quote
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The ability to work together has to be in the blood of particle physicists. They learn very early on that it is impossible to advance on one's own and that constant exchange is necessary. View quote
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Science or research is always under pressure to deliver something which can be used immediately for society. View quote
Rolf-Dieter Heuer

Rolf-Dieter Heuer

Rolf-Dieter Heuer - Image
Photo: CERN/Maximilien Brice, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: German Physicist
Born: May 24, 1948
Quotes count: 6