Quote by Richard P. Feynman
““Naturwissenschaft ist der Glaube an die Unwissenheit der Experten.””
About This Quote
Source Quote: Interview, 1970
True science acknowledges the limits of expert knowledge and remains open to uncertainty.
In simple terms: Science admits experts don’t know everything.
Question authority and stay curious.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research labs
- academic debates
- public policy discussions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you trust expert consensus?
- How do you handle unknowns in decision‑making?
Over‑emphasis on uncertainty can erode trust in expertise.