Age Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“In the Middle Ages people believed that the earth was flat, for which they had at least the evidence of their senses: we believe it to be round, not because as many as 1 percent of us could give physical reasons for so quaint a belief, but because modern science has convinced us that nothing that is obvious is true, and that everything that is magical, improbable, extraordinary, gigantic, microscopic, heartless, or outrageous is scientific.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Evolution of Scientific Thought, 1910, Publication Unknown
Our belief in a round Earth stems from scientific consensus, not sensory evidence; modern science shows that intuition can be misleading.
In simple terms: Science overrides senses when evidence is strong.
Key Takeaway
Trust rigorous evidence over intuition.
Themes
science
perception
knowledge
skepticism
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- public health campaigns
Key Concepts
empiricism
paradigm shift
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance empirical data with lived experience?
- When should intuition guide decisions?
A Different Perspective
May discount valuable experiential knowledge.
