Conventional wisdom Quote by Dean Ornish

“No one has a monopoly on truth, and science continues to advance. Yesterday's heresies may be tomorrow's conventional wisdom.”

Dean Ornish

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public lecture on scientific progress, 2015

Truth is not owned; scientific ideas evolve, turning former heresies into accepted knowledge.

In simple terms: Science evolves, overturning old ideas.

Key Takeaway

Stay open to new evidence.

Themes

science progress truth

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

medical research
policy making
education
public discourse

Key Concepts

epistemology paradigm shift

Questions to Reflect On

How do you handle changing beliefs?
What role does skepticism play?

A Different Perspective

New ideas may face resistance before acceptance.

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