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The Western scientific community, and actually all of us…

“The Western scientific community, and actually all of us, are in a difficult spot, because in order to maintain our current mode of being, we must ignore a tremendous amount of information.” quote by Cleve Backster
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““The Western scientific community, and actually all of us, are in a difficult spot, because in order to maintain our current mode of being, we must ignore a tremendous amount of information.””

Cleve Backster

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Science often ignores vast information to preserve its current worldview, creating a difficult situation.

In simple terms: Science may overlook data to keep existing beliefs.

Key Takeaway

Remain open to new evidence.

Themes

science knowledge bias information overload critical thinking

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

Difficult:1 Ignore:1 Science:1 Scientific Community:1 Western Scientific:1 Ignore Tremendous:0

When to use this quote

  • research methodology
  • policy making
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

epistemology cognitive bias paradigm shift

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can scientists embrace contradictory data?
  • What mechanisms reduce bias in research?
A Different Perspective

Resistance to change can hinder progress.

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