Answers Quote by Robert Todd Carroll
“History is replete with examples of what happens when any group of authorities do not have to answer to empirical evidence but are free to define truth as they see fit. None of the examples has a happy ending. Why should it be otherwise with therapy?”
About This Quote
When authorities ignore evidence and impose their own version of truth, outcomes are disastrous, especially in therapy.
In simple terms: Ignoring evidence leads to harmful outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Demand evidence‑based practice.
Themes
authority
truth
evidence
therapy
consequences
Mood
cautious
critical
concerned
Type
cautionary
analytical
When to use this quote
- medical decision making
- psychotherapy
- policy making
- public health
- education
Key Concepts
epistemology
power dynamics
clinical ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure accountability in therapeutic practice?
- What safeguards protect against truth distortion?
A Different Perspective
Evidence can be suppressed by powerful interests, limiting change.
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