Quote by John Charles Polanyi

Science gives us a powerful vocabulary, and it is impossible to produce a vocabulary with which one can only say nice things.

Science gives us a powerful vocabulary, and it is impossible

Summary

This quote suggests that science equips us with a comprehensive language to describe and understand the world. However, since science aims to provide objective and unbiased explanations, it may not always yield pleasing or agreeable outcomes. Thus, it implies that a scientific vocabulary cannot be restricted to solely expressing positive concepts; it has to account for all aspects of reality, even those that are unpleasant or unfavorable.

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By John Charles Polanyi

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