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“I have never seen a proton or electron spinning around it. I have never actually seen a chromosome. I trust that they exist because people who I trust tell me they do.” quote by Daniel Levitin
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“I have never seen a proton or electron spinning around it. I have never actually seen a chromosome. I trust that they exist because people who I trust tell me they do.”

Daniel Levitin

About This Quote

Trust in scientific concepts often relies on expert testimony rather than direct observation.

In simple terms: We trust what experts say about unseen things.

Key Takeaway

Seek reliable sources for knowledge.

Themes

science trust epistemology

Mood

inquisitive skeptical

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • medical decisions
  • technology adoption

Key Concepts

education research critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence do you need to trust a claim?
  • How do you verify expert advice?
A Different Perspective

Blind trust can be risky.

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