Quote by Richard Dawkins

Reason has built the modern world. It is a precious but also a fragile thing, which can be corroded by apparently harmless irrationality. We must favor verifiable evidence over private feeling. Otherwise we leave ourselves vulnerable to those who would obscure the truth.

Reason has built the modern world. It is a precious but also

Summary

This quote emphasizes the significant role of reason in shaping the modern world. It highlights the value of reason as a powerful tool, but also reminds us of its vulnerability to being eroded by seemingly harmless irrational beliefs. By advocating for the preference of verifiable evidence over individual emotions or sentiments, the quote emphasizes the importance of relying on objective facts and data. Failure to do so would make us susceptible to those who aim to conceal the truth. Overall, the quote urges us to protect and prioritize reason in order to uphold truth and prevent its distortion.

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