Reality Quote by Terry Pratchett
““Science is not about building a body of known ‘facts’. It is a method for asking awkward questions and subjecting them to a reality-check, thus avoiding the human tendency to believe whatever makes us feel good.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Terry Pratchett on Science, 2002
Science is a method of questioning and testing ideas, not just accumulating facts, to avoid bias.
In simple terms: Science asks tough questions and checks reality.
Question assumptions, test reality.
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When to use this quote
- research
- education
- policy making
- media literacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What uncomfortable question could you ask today?
- How do you guard against comforting falsehoods?
May ignore the value of established knowledge.