Quote by Rupert Sheldrake

The facts of science are real enough, and so are the techniques that scientists use, and so are the technologies based on them. But the belief system that governs conventional scientific thinking is an act of faith.

The facts of science are real enough, and so are the techniq

Summary

This quote suggests that while the facts, techniques, and technologies in science are observable and tangible, the underlying belief system guiding conventional scientific thinking is a matter of faith rather than absolute certainty. It implies that scientific theories and paradigms, though widely accepted, are not infallible truths but rather interpretations of the natural world rooted in a subjective framework. It highlights that at its core, scientific understanding requires a certain level of trust or belief in the methodologies and principles employed by scientists.

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By Rupert Sheldrake

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