ENTHUSIASTIC APPROACH

“In any field of inquiry, the beginner is more likely than the expert to make important contributions.”

The issue claims that in any field of inquiry, a beginner is more likely to make important contribution then an expert. However generalization of such a statement cannot be done.
There is no acceptable basis that takes hold of the statement. Considering the probability of the reverse, Experts making more contribution then a beginner, is more likely. As an expert is experienced and has seen many problems being untangled. However, there is no such statistics that can predict the contribution on the basis of person being a beginner or expert.

The field of inquiry or research in any endeavor requires a person to have full theoretical and practical knowledge of the concept which, comes with experience. Experience in turn has no substitute. It can only be acclaimed with constant work in the concern field for considerable time. With the passage of time and dealing with the problems related in that field one gain an insight and unravel or untangle what so ever paradox is in hand.

Let us take two contrasting example: Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Steve Jobs who worked for years to take apple to the present acme was an expert at his field on the other hand Mark is a beginner and attained success in short span. The presented example forfeits any generalization on contribution on the basis of expertize or beginner. However, what they both had in common was a willing and enthusiastic approach towards their endeavors.

As one grows his/her incite, his /her interest and knowledge in the more minute details of the field is increased and this in turn leads to more innovations. Thomas Edison has made a great deal of contribution in many zones of innovation .With the expertise and experience Thomas Edison having high patent on his name. Hence, to contribute in research field a consistent work and persistence is required along with a great deal of enthusiasm.

Thus to conclude; the statement that "In any field of inquiry, the beginner is more likely than the expert to make important contributions." is irrational. Research or inquiry work needs a persistent attitude and enthusiastic approach to contribute. . As Einstein said "imagination is more important than knowledge". Likewise, who so ever possess the right attitude will be more likely to make a grand contribution.