Emotion Quote by James Lovelock
“We live at a time when emotions and feelings count more than truth, and there is a vast ignorance of science”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "Science and Society" (2012)
Warns that emotions often outweigh truth, leading to scientific ignorance.
In simple terms: Emotions can eclipse truth and science.
Prioritize evidence over feeling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- media reporting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance emotion with facts?
- What drives scientific denial?
Emotions are natural and can motivate change.