The technoscientific method
science, technology and their co-evolution: The repositories of technoscientific knowledge: S and T
The growth of technoscientific knowledge: Ṡ and Ṫ
Cycles of Ṡ and Ṫ: the transistor and the maser/laser
Recapitulation
The intricate dance of question-and-answer finding: Networks of questions and answers: Q and A
Finding new questions and answers: Q̇ and Ȧ
Cycles of Q̇ and Ȧ: special relativity and the iPhone
Recapitulation
The punctuated equilibria of knowledge evolution
surprise and consolidation: Paradigms as mediators of surprise and consolidation
Surprise spawns consolidation spawns surprise
Cycles of surprise and consolidation: artificial lighting
Recapitulation
Guiding principles for nurturing research: Align organization, funding, and governance for research
Embrace a culture of holistic technoscientific exploration
Nurture people with care and accountability
Recapitulation.