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“Flawed as they may be, science and the secular Enlightenment values expressed in Western democracies are our best hope for survival.” quote by Michael Shermer
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“Flawed as they may be, science and the secular Enlightenment values expressed in Western democracies are our best hope for survival.”

Michael Shermer

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Asserts that secular, scientific values are humanity's strongest chance for survival despite flaws.

In simple terms: Science and secular values are our best hope.

Key Takeaway

Support rationalism.

Themes

science secularism hope

Mood

optimistic analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • education
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

Enlightenment democratic resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we improve scientific literacy?
  • What role do values play in survival?
A Different Perspective

May ignore cultural alternatives.

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