Religion Quote by Yuval Noah Harari
““as collective institutions, science and religion prefer order and power over truth.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Power and Knowledge, 2021
Institutions often prioritize stability and authority, sometimes at the expense of factual accuracy.
In simple terms: Institutions favor order over truth.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and seek evidence.
Themes
politics
religion
science
power
truth
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
critical
reflective
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- policy debate
- academic research
- community organizing
Key Concepts
institutional bias
social control
epistemic authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify claims from powerful bodies?
- What incentives drive institutions to favor order?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be suppressed by dominant narratives.
