Continents Quote by Bruno Latour
“The world is not a solid continent of facts sprinkled by a few lakes of uncertainties, but a vast ocean of uncertainties speckled by a few islands of calibrated and stabilized forms”
About This Quote
Source Book: Science in Action, 1987
Knowledge is a fluid mix of uncertainties and stable facts, not a fixed continent of certainty.
In simple terms: Ideas blend uncertainty and stability.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both doubt and certainty.
Themes
uncertainty
knowledge
science
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
academic
When to use this quote
- research design
- policy analysis
- academic debate
Key Concepts
epistemology
systems theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance uncertainty with the need for reliable information?
- What stable facts guide your decisions?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on certainty can stifle innovation.
