Believe Quote by Sam Harris
“Hope is easy; knowledge is hard. Science is the one domain in which we human beings make a truly heroic effort to counter our innate biases and wishful thinking. Science is the one endeavor in which we have developed a refined methodology for separating what a person hopes is true from what he has good reason to believe.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Moral Landscape", 2010
Science, though difficult, is the best tool to overcome bias and discover truth.
In simple terms: Science beats bias and wishful thinking.
Key Takeaway
Rely on scientific method for truth.
Themes
science
bias
truth
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education policy
- public discourse
- research funding
Key Concepts
epistemology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can science inform ethical choices?
- What limits scientific certainty?
A Different Perspective
Science may not resolve moral disagreements.
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