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We must learn from science that “intelligent failure” is the key to success

Amy Edmondson
28 September 2023
10 min
PME All levels

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The concept of intelligent failure involves scientists learning from their mistakes to make progress.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  1. Failure is key in scientific research.
  2. Intelligent failures offer valuable insights.
  3. The right kind of wrong is crucial for success.
  4. A learning culture allows people to learn from their mistakes.
READ: We must learn from science that “intelligent failure” is the key to success

References

  • Media Check: Big Think - Media Bias/Fact Check  (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
  • Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC
 

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