Faith Quote by Donald R. Prothero
““Science seeks the truth. And it does not discriminate. For better or worse it finds things out. Science is humble. It knows what it knows and it knows what it doesn’t know. It bases its conclusions and beliefs on hard evidence—evidence that is constantly updated and upgraded. It doesn’t get offended when new facts come along. It embraces the body of knowledge. It doesn’t hold on to medieval practices because they are tradition. If it did, you wouldn’t get a shot of penicillin, you’d pop a leech down your trousers and pray.””
About This Quote
Source Book: From the Edge of Science, Donald R. Prothero, 2015
Science pursues truth without bias, updating beliefs through evidence and staying open to new facts while rejecting outdated tradition.
In simple terms: Science follows evidence, not tradition.
Key Takeaway
Embrace evidence, discard outdated practices.
Themes
science
humility
progress
skepticism
Mood
curious
analytical
optimistic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- medical research
- policy making
- education reform
- technology development
Key Concepts
empiricism
falsifiability
paradigm shift
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we ensure evidence guides decisions?
- What barriers prevent updating old practices?
A Different Perspective
Science can be misused when data are ignored or politicized.
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