Faith Quote by Anonymous
““a skeptic's mantra is "extraordinary beliefs require extraordinary evidence.””
About This Quote
Source Quote: Popularized in scientific skepticism circles, 20th century
Extraordinary claims need equally strong evidence.
In simple terms: Big claims need strong proof.
Demand solid evidence for bold ideas.
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When to use this quote
- debates
- media consumption
- policy decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would convince you of an extraordinary claim?
- How do you assess evidence quality?
Evidence can be hard to obtain for rare phenomena.