Quote by Henry Louis Mencken

The central difficulty lies in the fact that all of the sciences have made such great progress during the last century that they have got quite beyond the reach of man

The central difficulty lies in the fact that all of the scie

Summary

The quote suggests that scientific progress has advanced to a point where it is no longer easily understandable or accessible to the average person. In the past century, the sciences have made significant breakthroughs and become increasingly complex. This poses a challenge for individuals to grasp and keep up with the latest developments. The quote implies that the rapid advancement of science has created a gap between what is understandable by the general public and the advancements achieved by scientists and experts.

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Science Lies

By Henry Louis Mencken

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