Correcting Quote by Kitty Ferguson
“So many people among non-scientists see science as an unassailable monolith of truth, and it's not. It's an ongoing self-correcting process.”
About This Quote
Source Book: 2018, Science in Society
Science is a self‑correcting process, not a monolith.
In simple terms: Science evolves over time.
Key Takeaway
Question and test ideas.
Themes
science
methodology
skepticism
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research projects
- education curricula
- public policy
- media reporting
Key Concepts
epistemology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate science from pseudoscience?
- What role does uncertainty play in discovery?
A Different Perspective
May underplay scientific consensus.
