Accounts Quote by Halton Arp
“Of course, if one ignores contradictory observations, one can claim to have an "elegant" or "robust" theory. But it isn't science.”
About This Quote
Science requires confronting contradictory evidence rather than ignoring it to
In simple terms: Ignoring contradictions is unscientific
Challenge assumptions with data
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- policy making
- education
- debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test a theory against opposing data?
- What risks arise from selective evidence?
Overlooking data can lead to false confidence