Quote by John Leonard

In God's body shop, each of us was customized. But science came along to substitute statistical inference for free will. We are now a tribe of likelihoods.

In God's body shop, each of us was customized. But science c

Summary

This quote reflects on how modern science has influenced our perception of individuality and free will. It suggests that in the past, people believed that each person was uniquely designed in God's body shop, implying a sense of individuality and personal customization. However, with the advent of science, statistical inference has taken precedence and replaced the idea of free will. The quote further suggests that society now views individuals as part of a larger tribe, each governed by probabilities and trends rather than personal agency, highlighting the impact of scientific progress on our understanding of human uniqueness.

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By John Leonard

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