Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

Science is the topography of ignorance.

Science is the topography of ignorance.

Summary

This quote suggests that science involves mapping out and exploring areas of human ignorance. Rather than displaying knowledge as the pinnacle of understanding, it highlights that science involves acknowledging and identifying gaps in knowledge and ignorance. The process of scientific inquiry is like a topographical survey, gradually uncovering new terrain and revealing new questions to be answered. By investigating the unknown and pushing the boundaries of knowledge, science strives to expand our understanding of the world and diminish the vast landscapes of ignorance that exist.

By Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

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