Childhood Quote by Richard Dawkins
“I think looking back to my own childhood, the fact that so many of the stories I read allowed the possibility of frogs turning into princes, whether that has a sort of insidious affect on rationality, I'm not sure. Perhaps it's something for research.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "Science and Religion", 1995
The speaker wonders whether fairy‑tale narratives, like frogs becoming princes, subtly undermine rational thinking, suggesting a possible research avenue into how myth influences cognition.
In simple terms: Fairy tales may subtly affect rationality.
Key Takeaway
Explore how stories shape logical reasoning.
Themes
myths
rationality
childhood
cognition
research
Mood
inquisitive
skeptical
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- parenting
- science communication
Key Concepts
psychology
cognitive science
folklore
Questions to Reflect On
- Do such stories really impact adult reasoning?
- How can we measure myth’s effect on rational thought?
A Different Perspective
Assumes a direct causal link without evidence.
