Quote by John Polanyi

Authority in science exists to be questioned, since heresy is the spring from which new ideas flow.

Authority in science exists to be questioned, since heresy i

Summary

This quote suggests that the role of authority in science is not to be blindly accepted, but rather to be challenged and questioned. It argues that the questioning of established beliefs or theories, often perceived as heresy, can actually be the source of new and innovative ideas. By encouraging critical thinking and going against the norm, heretical thinking can lead to breakthroughs and advancements in science. Authority should not stifle dissent, but instead embrace it as a necessary element of progress and discovery.

By John Polanyi

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