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In the course of the history of natural science, it always…

“In the course of the history of natural science, it always happens that profound or true thoughts or true facts were always either distorted or flattened out. The danger, especially of distortion, is particularly great in the case of orgonomy. We must be scientific, we cannot be political in these…” quote by Wilhelm Reich
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“In the course of the history of natural science, it always happens that profound or true thoughts or true facts were always either distorted or flattened out. The danger, especially of distortion, is particularly great in the case of orgonomy. We must be scientific, we cannot be political in these matters. And I personally declare that I will be the first to fight with all my strength, with whatever I've got against such a distortion of our principles.”

Wilhelm Reich

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

Scientific truths are often distorted, especially in orgonomy; politics should not interfere, and I vow to fight such distortion.

In simple terms: Science can be twisted, especially in orgonomy; stay political, fight distortion.

Key Takeaway

Defend scientific integrity against distortion.

Themes

science truth politics orgonomy

Mood

cautious determined

Type

philosophical activist

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • policy making
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

epistemology bias ideology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards protect scientific truth?
  • How to separate politics from science?
A Different Perspective

Distortion may be inevitable in controversial fields.

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