Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Science is primarily a mindset for inquiry rather than just facts.
- In plain terms
- Science is about how you think not just what you know.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize scientific thinking over memorization.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you know science or just facts?
- How do you think like a scientist?
Another view
Factual knowledge is still necessary to think scientifically.
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