Quote by Jacob Bronowski

Dissent is the native activity of the scientist, and it has got him into a good deal of trouble in the last years. But if that is cut off, what is left will not be a scientist. And I doubt whether it will be a man.

Dissent is the native activity of the scientist, and it has

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of dissent in the realm of science. It suggests that scientists thrive on disagreement and questioning the established norms, even if it brings them trouble. Without the freedom to dissent, science would lose its essence and authority. Moreover, the quote goes further to imply that a person who is devoid of the ability to dissent might lose their identity as a scientist, and perhaps even as a human being.

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By Jacob Bronowski

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