Achievement Quote by E. O. Wilson
“By any reasonable measure of achievement, the faith of the Enlightenment thinkers in science was justified. Today the greatest divide within humanity is not between races, or religions, or even, as is widely believed, between the literate and illiterate. It is the chasm that separates scientific from prescientific cultures.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Social Conquest of Earth, E. O. Wilson, 2012
Science separates societies that base knowledge on evidence from those that cling to myth and tradition.
In simple terms: Science vs myth cultures
Key Takeaway
Recognize and bridge the gap between scientific and prescientific mindsets.
Themes
knowledge
science
culture
division
progress
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education reform
- public policy
- media literacy
- community outreach
Key Concepts
Enlightenment
epistemology
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster scientific literacy in resistant communities?
- What role does trust play in accepting scientific facts?
A Different Perspective
Prescientific cultures may resist change despite evidence.
