Quote by Orson Scott Card

Perhaps a physicist would know at once why this whole idea was absurd. But then, perhaps a physicist would be so locked into the consensus of his scientific community that it would be harder for him to accept an idea that transformed the meaning of everything he knew. Even if it were true.


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Summary

This quote highlights the potential conflict between scientific consensus and revolutionary ideas. It suggests that while a physicist may instinctively recognize the absurdity of an idea, their adherence to the established scientific beliefs might hinder their acceptance of a transformative concept, even if it holds truth. It points to the resistance that can arise when challenging established knowledge systems, raising questions about the balance between acceptance and progression in scientific communities.

By Orson Scott Card
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