Quote by E. O. Wilson

Political ideology can corrupt the mind, and science.

Political ideology can corrupt the mind, and science.

Summary

This quote suggests that political ideology holds the potential to influence and corrupt both the human mind and the scientific pursuit. It implies that when individuals are strongly attached to a particular political ideology, their thinking and reasoning may become biased, leading them to accept or deny scientific evidence based on alignment with their beliefs rather than objective analysis. It also implies that political ideologies, when given undue influence over scientific research or policymaking, can hinder the progress and integrity of scientific inquiry by distorting or misrepresenting facts to suit predetermined narratives.

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