Quote by Jared Diamond

Science is often misrepresented as the body of knowledge acquired by performing replicated controlled experiments in the laboratory. Actually, science is something broader: the acquisition of reliable knowledge about the world.

Science is often misrepresented as the body of knowledge acq

Summary

This quote challenges the common misconception that science is limited to experiments performed in a controlled setting. It highlights that science encompasses a broader concept, which is the acquisition of reliable knowledge about the world. While experiments are an important aspect of scientific exploration, they are not the sole means through which knowledge is gained. Science encompasses various methods, including observation, data analysis, and theory development, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the natural world. This quote emphasizes the essence of science as the pursuit of reliable knowledge rather than a restricted process carried out exclusively in laboratories.

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By Jared Diamond

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