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Common sense is what tells us the Earth is flat and the Sun goes around it.

Common sense is what tells us the Earth is flat and the Sun

Summary

This quote highlights the fallibility of relying solely on common sense as a means of understanding the world. Common sense often aligns with our everyday experiences and intuitions, but it can sometimes lead us to incorrect conclusions. In this example, common sense tells us that the Earth is flat and the Sun revolves around it, but scientific evidence has shown otherwise. It serves as a reminder that critical thinking, reasoning, and scientific inquiry are necessary for obtaining accurate knowledge and challenging assumptions even when they seem intuitive.

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