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Belief Quote by Jim Whitefield

“You cannot work science around a predetermined belief system; you can only work (or rework) a belief system around science, current knowledge, and new evidence. If you are not willing to do that, you believe in the fanciful instead of understanding the factual – and that is delusional.” quote by Jim Whitefield
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““You cannot work science around a predetermined belief system; you can only work (or rework) a belief system around science, current knowledge, and new evidence. If you are not willing to do that, you believe in the fanciful instead of understanding the factual – and that is delusional.””

Jim Whitefield

About This Quote

Source Interview: Tech podcast, 2020

Science must reshape beliefs, not the reverse

In simple terms: Science should guide belief systems

Key Takeaway

Adapt beliefs to evidence

Themes

science belief evidence

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • research
  • education
  • policy making

Key Concepts

philosophy of science critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to foster openness to new evidence?
  • What barriers hinder belief revision?
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