Belief Quote by Judith D. Schwartz
““Science has never succeeded by burying the manifestations of unintended consequences. It has succeeded when we recognize them and deal with those issues. That’s hard to do when you have a belief system that becomes a religion.””
About This Quote
Science advances by acknowledging unintended consequences, not by ignoring them; belief systems can hinder this openness.
In simple terms: Science succeeds by confronting side effects.
Key Takeaway
Stay open to unexpected outcomes.
Themes
science
humility
critical thinking
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
academic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research labs
- policy making
- public health
Key Concepts
philosophy of science
bias
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test your assumptions?
- What mechanisms detect bias?
A Different Perspective
Dogmatic beliefs can block necessary revisions and innovations.
