Quote by Timothy Leary

Science is all metaphor.

Science is all metaphor.

Summary

This quote suggests that science relies heavily on metaphorical thinking. It implies that scientific theories and concepts are not literal representations of reality, but rather symbolic or metaphorical interpretations of how the world works. Science often involves abstract models and theories that explain phenomena through analogies and comparisons, thus science can be seen as a language of metaphors. This quote challenges the notion that science provides an objective, absolute truth and highlights the role of human interpretation and creativity in scientific understanding.

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