Quote by Richard Dawkins, Science, Delusi

It's been suggested that if the supernaturalists really had the powers they claim, they'd win the lottery every week. I prefer to point out that they could also win a Nobel Prize for discovering fundamental physical forces hitherto unknown to science. Either way, why are they wasting their talents doing party turns on television?

It's been suggested that if the supernaturalists really had

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This quote highlights the skepticism towards individuals who claim to possess supernatural powers. The explanation questions why, if these individuals truly possessed remarkable abilities, they would choose to use them for trivial public performances rather than using them to achieve significant accomplishments like winning the lottery or making groundbreaking scientific discoveries. The quote emphasizes the discrepancy between the alleged powers of supernaturalists and the limited scope of their demonstrations, suggesting that their talents are being squandered for mere entertainment.

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