Cures Quote by Robert M. Sapolsky
“The purpose of science is not to cure us of our sense of mystery and wonder, but to constantly reinvent and reinvigorate it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst, 2017
Science should preserve mystery while continually renewing curiosity and wonder.
In simple terms: Science fuels wonder, not removes it.
Let curiosity guide research.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- research design
- public outreach
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance wonder with application?
- What role does mystery play in scientific breakthroughs?
Overemphasis on mystery may impede practical solutions.