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“Few if any seemed to have grasped the truest principle of reality: new knowledge leads always to yet more awesome mysteries. Greater physiological knowledge of the brain makes the existence of the soul less possible yet more probable by the nature of the search. Do you see?” quote by Stephen King
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““Few if any seemed to have grasped the truest principle of reality: new knowledge leads always to yet more awesome mysteries. Greater physiological knowledge of the brain makes the existence of the soul less possible yet more probable by the nature of the search. Do you see?””

Stephen King

About This Quote

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

New discoveries continually reveal deeper mysteries; as brain science advances, the soul’s existence becomes both less likely and more intriguing, prompting ongoing inquiry.

In simple terms: Knowledge expands mysteries; the soul’s status stays uncertain.

Key Takeaway

Embrace curiosity despite uncertainty.

Themes

science philosophy knowledge mystery

Mood

inquisitive reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • research labs
  • academic debates
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

epistemology neuroscience metaphysics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mysteries drive your curiosity?
  • How do you reconcile science and belief?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex debates.

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