Bermuda triangle Quote by Isaac Asimov
““Don't you believe in flying saucers, they ask me? Don't you believe in telepathy? — in ancient astronauts? — in the Bermuda triangle? — in life after death? No, I reply. No, no, no, no, and again no. One person recently, goaded into desperation by the litany of unrelieved negation, burst out "Don't you believe in anything?" Yes", I said. "I believe in evidence. I believe in observation, measurement, and reasoning, confirmed by independent observers. I'll believe anything, no matter how wild and ridiculous, if there is evidence for it. The wilder and more ridiculous something is, however, the firmer and more solid the evidence will have to be.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture, Isaac Asimov, 1975
Belief should be based on evidence; extraordinary claims require stronger proof, not blind acceptance.
In simple terms: Evidence guides belief; extraordinary claims need strong proof.
Key Takeaway
Seek proof before belief.
Themes
skepticism
science
critical thinking
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- media consumption
- conspiracy theories
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
Epistemology
empiricism
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would change your mind?
- How do you handle uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
Evidence may be unavailable for some phenomena.
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