Atheism Quote by Richard Dawkins
“Let's get up off our knees, stop cringing before bogeymen and virtual fathers, face reality, and help science to do something constructive about human suffering.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk on science and society, 2015
Encourages confronting reality and supporting scientific solutions to human suffering rather than fear or superstition.
In simple terms: Face reality, support science to reduce suffering.
Key Takeaway
Take action to back constructive scientific work.
Themes
science
human suffering
reality
action
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
motivational
call to action
When to use this quote
- policy making
- public advocacy
- funding research
- community projects
Key Concepts
rationalism
ethical responsibility
social progress
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals influence scientific priorities?
- What fears hold us back from supporting science?
A Different Perspective
Scientific solutions can be limited by political and economic constraints.
![“Magic is not, and never has been a substitute for science, but is rather a constructive activity with a specific social function, and one that is still operative. [...] The aim of magical objects and magical rites is to arouse emotion in the group and to make such aroused emotions effective agents.” quote by Herbert Read](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/44d/herbert-read-7906_science_magic-is-not-and-never-has-been-a-substi_1231045.jpg)
