Good Quote by Dean Ornish
“Although scientists can often be as resistant to new ideas as anyone, the process of science ensures that, over time, good ideas and theories prevail.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Scientific Progress, 2015
Science self‑corrects; resistant ideas fade while robust theories survive over time.
In simple terms: Science eventually favors good ideas.
Key Takeaway
Trust the scientific method.
Themes
science
progress
critical thinking
Mood
analytical
hopeful
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research funding decisions
- policy making
- education curricula
- public health messaging
Key Concepts
philosophy of science
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you evaluate new evidence?
- What mechanisms ensure scientific ideas?
A Different Perspective
Resistance can delay adoption of breakthroughs.
![“[N]o scientist likes to be criticized. ... But you don't reply to critics: "Wait a minute, wait a minute; this is a really good idea. I'm very fond of it. It's done you no harm. Please don't attack it." That's not the way it goes. The hard but just rule is that if the ideas don't work, you must…” quote by Carl Sagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bbf/carl-sagan-160_criticism_n-o-scientist-likes-to-be-criticized-but_877385.jpg)
