Gaps Quote by Edgar Mitchell
“There are no unnatural or supernatural phenomenon, only very large gaps in our knowledge of what is natural... we should strive to fill those gaps of ignorance.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: NASA Astronauts on Science, 1998
There are no supernatural events, only gaps in knowledge; we should fill them through inquiry.
In simple terms: Science explains mysteries, not magic.
Key Takeaway
Pursue knowledge to close gaps in understanding.
Themes
science
skepticism
inquiry
Mood
inquisitive
serious
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- research projects
- education curricula
- public lectures
Key Concepts
epistemology
unknown unknowns
Questions to Reflect On
- What unknowns intrigue you most?
- How can you contribute to expanding knowledge?
A Different Perspective
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