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“In part I'm just mystified. Here's a woman, Hillary [Clinton], who wrote a book about it takes a "village" to raise children. It wasn't about a book about "it takes a pill." There's a "double think" that the modern person often has. Anything that's called "science" is accepted as an absolute and…” quote by Peter Breggin
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“In part I'm just mystified. Here's a woman, Hillary [Clinton], who wrote a book about it takes a "village" to raise children. It wasn't about a book about "it takes a pill." There's a "double think" that the modern person often has. Anything that's called "science" is accepted as an absolute and sweeps reason away.”

Peter Breggin

About This Quote

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

The speaker critiques how modern society treats science as unquestionable, ignoring nuance and reason, especially in parenting and health narratives.

In simple terms: Science is often taken as absolute, suppressing critical thinking.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions and seek balanced perspectives.

Themes

critical thinking science parenting health societal norms

Mood

cautious analytical skeptical

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • parenting advice
  • health policy debates
  • media consumption

Key Concepts

skepticism social psychology public discourse

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we balance scientific authority with personal judgment?
  • What role should reason play in societal narratives?
A Different Perspective

Science alone cannot address complex human issues.

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