Think like an amateur, practice like an expert: The way to success in scientific research

Author: Ma Jincheng
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This booklet is a collection and organization of Takeo Kanade, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University who has managed and nurtured the world's largest robotics research institute, about his daily experiences in research, life, and learning. The book not only uses numerous personal anecdotes from the author to vividly describe many effective research principles in a highly engaging manner, such as "broad and open-minded thinking," "breaking out of existing success," "KISS method," "using scenarios to drive research progress," "intellectual physical strength," "starting anew from 'impossible'," and "perfecting one's ideas through communication with others," etc., but also dedicates extensive space with heartfelt advice to guide the younger generation—those about to take on the future—on how to conduct research, how to innovate, and what qualities are necessary to achieve success. This book is not only suitable for researchers but should be suitable for any reader, as it offers valuable references for problem-solving in work, study, and daily life. It is particularly suitable for college and graduate students who are contemplating how to cultivate their abilities and develop themselves.