Human Quote by Carolyn Porco
“Those of us engaged in the practice of science come to feel a certain reverence for it, engendered by its demonstrable power to dissect, clarify, and explain what previously was unexplainable, and thus to improve the human condition.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Scientific Method, 2020
Science commands reverence because it can dissect, clarify, and explain the previously unexplainable, improving humanity.
In simple terms: Science reveals hidden truths and helps humanity.
Key Takeaway
Respect and support scientific inquiry.
Themes
science
knowledge
human progress
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- Research funding decisions
- education curricula
- public policy debates
Key Concepts
empiricism
explanatory power
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance scientific authority with humility?
- In what ways can science fail to improve humanity?
A Different Perspective
Science can be misused or misunderstood.
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