True, but Incomplete Ideas

• Research, when done right, produces findings that are not wrong, but may be incomplete.
• These findings represent a primitive understanding of a concept that can be refined over time with new data.
• Even the original researcher may look back on their earlier work and recognize their understanding was primitive, even if the core idea remains true.
• The 'hedgehog' concept, for example, is believed to be true, but incomplete, requiring ongoing exploration.
• Similarly, Brené Brown's definition of shame remains unchanged after 20 years because of the robust initial research, but her understanding of its implications continues to evolve.