Modern science has been a voyage into the unknown, with a lesson in humility waiting at every stop. Many passengers would rather have stayed home.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Scientific exploration teaches humility, but many people prefer comfort over learning.
- In plain terms
- Science makes us humble, but many people do not want that.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that science challenges your comfort and ego.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you prefer comfort or truth?
- How do you handle learning that hurts?
Another view
Some people value certainty over scientific truth.
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