Quote by Eliezer Yudkowsky

...there's something in science like the shine of the Patronus Charm, driving back all sorts of darkness and madness...


...there's something in science like the shine of the Patron

Summary

This quote likens the power and illuminating effect of scientific knowledge and discovery to the magical Patronus Charm from the Harry Potter series. It suggests that just as the Patronus charm can repel darkness and madness, the pursuit of scientific understanding can act as a shining light that combats ignorance, irrationality, and chaos. Science is portrayed as a force of clarity and enlightenment, capable of driving away the shadows of ignorance and fostering a deeper understanding of the world.

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Science
By Eliezer Yudkowsky
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