Quote by Stephen Jay Gould

The more important the subject and the closer it cuts to the bone of our hopes and needs, the more we are likely to err in establishing a framework for analysis.

The more important the subject and the closer it cuts to the

Summary

This quote suggests that when dealing with subjects that are of great significance to us and directly impact our desires and necessities, we are more prone to making mistakes in setting up a framework for examination. It implies that our personal biases and emotional attachments can cloud our judgment and hinder our ability to objectively analyze such subjects. Therefore, our ability to critically evaluate complex and emotionally-charged topics may be compromised, leading to potentially flawed frameworks for understanding and decision-making.

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