Quote by Carl Sagan

Science gropes and staggers toward improved understanding.

Science gropes and staggers toward improved understanding.

Summary

This quote suggests that the process of scientific discovery is characterized by uncertainty and gradual progress. It implies that science, as a collective human endeavor, often takes stumbling steps towards gaining better knowledge and comprehension of the world. Rather than effortlessly achieving complete understanding, science continuously reaches out in the dark, trying to grasp new insights and stumbling along the way. The quote emphasizes the iterative and evolving nature of scientific inquiry, highlighting that it is a process that involves investigation, experimentation, and constant refinement to achieve improved understanding over time.

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