New knowledge Quote by Thomas M. Nichols
““Not only do increasing numbers of laypeople lack basic knowledge, they reject fundamental rules of evidence and refuse to learn how to make a logical argument. In doing so, they risk throwing away centuries of accumulated knowledge and undermining the practices and habits that allow us to develop new knowledge. This””
About This Quote
He warns that many people ignore basic knowledge and evidence, risking loss of accumulated wisdom and hindering progress.
In simple terms: People reject basic knowledge and evidence, endangering progress.
Key Takeaway
Promote critical thinking and evidence‑based learning.
Themes
ignorance
misinformation
epistemic decline
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- science communication
- policy making
Key Concepts
critical thinking
education reform
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies foster better reasoning?
- What role does education play in this issue?
A Different Perspective
Changing attitudes is slow and faces resistance.
