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I went in thinking: 'I'm not going to find out that Darwinism is a fraud. I'll probably find out these (intelligent design proponents) are frauds.' But I wound up knowing a lot more than when I started. I learned that Darwinism is being overhyped, and that it doesn't really convey what's going on. Sometimes if you follow a 'truth' far enough, it becomes a lie.

Ben Stein#15

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker entered expecting to debunk intelligent design but concluded Darwinism is overhyped.
In plain terms
I thought I would find design proponents wrong but found Darwinism overstated.
What can you take from it?
Investigating a topic can change your initial assumptions.

Where it applies

  • researching a topic
  • changing views
  • debate

Putting it to work

  • researching claims
  • reconsidering views

Questions to consider

  • What changes your view on a topic?
  • How do you verify truth?

Another view

Personal investigation results may vary from scientific consensus.

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