Quote by Robert Ballard

I'm a geophysicist and all my earth science books when I was a student, I had to give the wrong answer to get an A. We used to ridicule continental drift. It was something we laughed at. We learned of Marshall Kay's geosynclinal cycle, which is a bunch of crap.

I'm a geophysicist and all my earth science books when I was

Summary

This quote highlights a common phenomenon in the scientific community known as paradigm shift. The geophysicist expressing this sentiment reflects on their earlier education, stating that they were taught incorrect information. The ridicule of continental drift, which later proved to be a fundamental concept, shows how scientific understanding can evolve over time. The mention of Marshall Kay's geosynclinal cycle being referred to as "a bunch of crap" suggests the speaker's belief that certain established theories can eventually be debunked, emphasizing the need for flexibility and open-mindedness in scientific exploration.

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By Robert Ballard

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