Quote by John Astin

My background is basically scientific math. My Dad was a physicist, so I have it in my blood somewhere. Scientific method is very important to me. I think anything that contradicts it is probably not true.

$My background is basically scientific math. My Dad was a phy$

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The quote emphasizes the speaker's scientific background and the influence of their physicist father. It highlights their strong adherence to the scientific method and the conviction that information conflicting with it is likely untrue. This suggests the speaker's preference for empirical evidence and rationality in discerning truth, highlighting their deep-rooted belief in the validity and importance of the scientific approach.

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