Believe Quote by Neil deGrasse Tyson
“Science is not there for you to cherry pick ... You can decide whether or not to believe in it but that doesn’t change the reality of an emergent scientific truth.”
About This Quote
Science exists independently of belief; accepting it doesn’t alter objective truths that emerge from empirical evidence.
In simple terms: Science is objective, regardless of belief.
Trust evidence over opinion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we bridge the gap between belief and evidence?
- What role does skepticism play in scientific progress?
Science can be misunderstood or misused.