Correct Quote by Brian Greene
“Science is a self-correcting discipline that can, in subsequent generations, show that previous ideas were not correct.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Elegant Universe, 1999
Science correct itself over time, revealing past errors and improving knowledge through correction.
In simple terms: Science fixes its mistakes.
Embrace uncertainty and revision in research.
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When to use this quote
- education
- policy
- technology
- healthcare
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we handle conflicting scientific claims?
- What mechanisms ensure reliable correction?
Self‑correction can be slow and contested.