Nothing is more lethal for certain kinds of meme than a…
““Nothing is more lethal for certain kinds of meme than a tendency to look for evidence.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People often cling to ideas by seeking confirming evidence, ignoring contrary data.
In simple terms: Confirmation bias fuels belief.
Challenge your own assumptions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- political debate
- media consumption
- personal convictions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What belief have you defended without evidence?
- How can you seek disconfirming data?
Evidence may be scarce or ambiguous.