Quote by Edwin Land

Science is a method to keep yourself from kidding yourself.

Science is a method to keep yourself from kidding yourself.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the role of science as a reliable approach to obtaining valid knowledge and understanding of the world. By stating that science prevents us from deceiving ourselves, it highlights the objective and evidence-based nature of scientific inquiry. Science encourages critical thinking, skepticism, and rigorous investigation, helping individuals avoid succumbing to personal biases or unsubstantiated beliefs. It serves as a safeguard against self-delusion, ensuring that claims and conclusions are supported by reliable evidence, observation, and experimentation. Overall, science promotes intellectual honesty and helps us separate fact from fiction.

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By Edwin Land

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