Fact Quote by Robert Rankin
“What is believed to be a fact is only a fact until another fact supersedes it. Science is only a fashion. Nothing more.”
About This Quote
Ideas are provisional; new evidence can overturn accepted facts, showing science evolves with discoveries.
In simple terms: Facts change with new evidence.
Key Takeaway
Update beliefs when new data appears.
Themes
science
knowledge
change
uncertainty
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- research labs
- policy making
- education
- media reporting
Key Concepts
epistemology
paradigm shift
falsifiability
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a fact’s reliability?
- When should you question prevailing theories?
A Different Perspective
Science can be misused to justify dogma.
