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“There is witchcraft in science and a science to witchcraft. Both will conspire against you eventually.” quote by Nnedi Okorafor
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““There is witchcraft in science and a science to witchcraft. Both will conspire against you eventually.””

Nnedi Okorafor

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Source Interview: The Verge, Nnedi Okorafor, 2019

Science and mysticism intersect, each capable of undermining naive expectations when over‑relied upon.

In simple terms: Science and witchcraft can both mislead you

Key Takeaway

Question skepticism toward absolute claims.

Themes

skepticism interdisciplinary caution

Mood

critical curious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • evaluating new technology
  • interpreting folklore
  • making policy decisions
  • teaching critical thinking

Key Concepts

philosophy of science mythology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does scientific certainty become dogma?
  • How can myth inform scientific inquiry?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on either can blind insight.

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