I don't expect that the scientific community now embraces…
“I don't expect that the scientific community now embraces and kisses me 'Oh wonderful, great you did!' we have to live with critics, this is normal. Chariots of the Gods was full of speculation, I had 238 question marks. Nobody read the question mark. They always said: Mr. Von Daniken is saying... I did not say, I asked the questions, would that be a posibility? In Chariots of the Gods, I made clear difference between a speculations and facts.”
About This Quote
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A critique of scientific criticism and the difficulty of distinguishing speculation from fact in controversial theories.
In simple terms: Struggling with criticism and separating speculation from fact.
Key Takeaway
Embrace rigorous evidence and open dialogue.
Themes
science
skepticism
speculation
criticism
Mood
analytical
critical
inquisitive
Type
academic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic publishing
- public lectures
- critical thinking workshops
Key Concepts
epistemology
public discourse
media literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you improve the credibility of controversial claims?
- What standards differentiate speculation from fact?
A Different Perspective
Public may resist unconventional ideas despite evidence.