Existence Quote by Marcelo Gleiser
““Science is much better at finding things that exist than at ruling out things that don't.””
About This Quote
Science excels at discovering what exists but struggles to prove non‑existence.
In simple terms: Science finds things, but can’t easily disprove them.
Accept uncertainty in unknowns.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- policy making
- education
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions rely on proving non‑existence?
- How do we act when evidence is lacking?
Proof of absence is often impossible.