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“There is witchcraft in science and a science to witchcraft. Both will conspire against you eventually.” quote by Nnedi Okorafor
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““There is witchcraft in science and a science to witchcraft. Both will conspire against you eventually.””

Nnedi Okorafor

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Science and mysticism intersect, each capable of undermining naive expectations when over‑relied upon.

In simple terms: Science and witchcraft can both mislead you

Key Takeaway

Question skepticism toward absolute claims.

Themes

skepticism interdisciplinary caution

Mood

critical curious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • evaluating new technology
  • interpreting folklore
  • making policy decisions
  • teaching critical thinking

Key Concepts

philosophy of science mythology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does scientific certainty become dogma?
  • How can myth inform scientific inquiry?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on either can blind insight.

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