Accepting Quote by Richard Lewontin
“The primary problem is not to provide the public with the knowledge of how far it is to the nearest star and what genes are made of .. Rather, the problem is to get them to reject irrational and supernatural explanations of the world, the demons that exist only in their imaginations, and to accept a social and intellectual apparatus, Science, as the only begetter of truth.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Genetic Basis of Evolutionary Change by Richard Lewontin, 1974
Science must replace superstition by providing rational explanations and rejecting imagined demons.
In simple terms: Science beats myths with evidence.
Key Takeaway
Promote scientific literacy.
Themes
science
rationality
education
Mood
inquisitive
serious
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- science
Key Concepts
critical thinking
skepticism
public understanding
Practical Applications
- politics
- media
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make science more relatable?
- What barriers hinder rational thinking?
A Different Perspective
Science may be inaccessible to some audiences.
