Hypotheses Quote by Jonathan Rauch
““A basic principle of science—of liberal social life—is that we kill our hypotheses rather than each other .””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Happiness Curve by Jonathan Rauch, 2018
Science and liberal societies progress by discarding false ideas, not by attacking people.
In simple terms: Kill hypotheses, not people.
Focus on evidence over personal attacks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- policy making
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle conflicting evidence?
- What strategies promote constructive criticism?
People may resist changing deeply held beliefs.