Ignorance Quote by Yuval Noah Harari
““Modern-day science is a unique tradition of knowledge, inasmuch as it openly admits collective ignorance regarding the most important questions.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Homo Deus, 2015
Science openly acknowledges its limits, fostering humility and collective inquiry into humanity’s biggest mysteries.
In simple terms: Science admits what it doesn’t know.
Embrace scientific humility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- policy making
- education
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility shape scientific progress?
- What questions should we ask together?
Admitting ignorance may weaken authority.