Quote by Robert Lanza

We have failed to protect science against speculative extensions of nature, continuing to assign physical and mathematical properties to hypothetical entities beyond what is observable in nature.

We have failed to protect science against speculative extens

Summary

This quote suggests that we have not done a good job of safeguarding science from speculative and unfounded theories. It highlights an ongoing trend of attributing physical and mathematical characteristics to hypothetical entities that go beyond what can be observed in the natural world. Essentially, it points out our tendency to make assumptions and develop theories that lack solid empirical evidence, which ultimately risks the integrity and reliability of scientific knowledge.

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By Robert Lanza

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