Calling Quote by Robert A. Heinlein
“Many older physicians had gone to their graves calling Pasteur a liar, a fool, or worse---and without examining evidence which their “common sense” told them was impossible.”
About This Quote
Even experts can cling to bias, rejecting new evidence without testing it.
In simple terms: Bias blocks truth.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions, test evidence.
Themes
bias
science
skepticism
progress
authority
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- medical research
- policy making
- education curricula
Key Concepts
confirmation bias
scientific method
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront your own biases?
- What evidence would change your mind?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched beliefs is hard.
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