Quote by Isaac Asimov

There are many aspects of the universe that still cannot be explained satisfactorily by science; but ignorance only implies ignorance that may someday be conquered. To surrender to ignorance and call it God has always been premature, and it remains premature today.

There are many aspects of the universe that still cannot be

Summary

This quote suggests that while there are unknowns in the universe that science has yet to fully comprehend, attributing them to a higher power, referred to as "God," prematurely ignores the potential for future understanding. It implies that labeling our ignorance as a result of divine intervention is to give up on seeking knowledge and understanding, which has been a premature response historically and continues to be so in the present day.

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By Isaac Asimov

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