Ignorance Quote by Yuval Noah Harari
““The Scientific Revolution has not been a revolution of knowledge. It has been above all a revolution of ignorance. The great discovery that launched the Scientific Revolution was the discovery that humans do not know the answers to their most important questions. Premodern””
About This Quote
Source Book: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, 2014
The Scientific Revolution highlighted humanity’s fundamental ignorance rather than just new knowledge.
In simple terms: Science reveals how much we don’t know.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty in inquiry.
Themes
science
humility
knowledge
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
academic
When to use this quote
- research
- education
- policy making
- public discourse
Key Concepts
epistemology
history of ideas
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging ignorance change research?
- What responsibilities arise from scientific humility?
A Different Perspective
Ignorance can be used to manipulate.
