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Atheism Quote by Stephen Jay Gould

“The board transported its jurisdiction to a never-never land where a Dorothy of the new millennium might exclaim: "They still call it Kansas, but I don't think we're in the real world anymore."” quote by Stephen Jay Gould
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“The board transported its jurisdiction to a never-never land where a Dorothy of the new millennium might exclaim: "They still call it Kansas, but I don't think we're in the real world anymore."”

Stephen Jay Gould

About This Quote

The board abandoned reality for a fantastical realm, reflecting modern disconnection from tangible truth.

In simple terms: Escaping reality creates a surreal, detached perspective.

Key Takeaway

Stay grounded while imagining possibilities.

Themes

reality imagination disconnection

Mood

critical reflective

Type

analytical satirical

When to use this quote

  • politics
  • culture
  • media analysis
  • fiction writing

Key Concepts

postmodernism media critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does imagination hinder practical action?
  • How can we keep imagination productive?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on fantasy may ignore real problems.

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