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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.” quote by Yuval Noah Harari
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““Modern-day science is a unique tradition of knowledge, inasmuch as it openly admits collective ignorance regarding the most important questions.””

Yuval Noah Harari

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.

Key Takeaway

Embrace scientific humility.

Themes

humility knowledge collective inquiry

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • research
  • policy making
  • education
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

epistemology philosophy of science

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humility shape scientific progress?
  • What questions should we ask together?
A Different Perspective

Admitting ignorance may weaken authority.

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