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Science is a journey of exploration, fueled by our curiosity and ignorance from "summary" of Ignorância by Stuart Firestein
Science is not a destination, it is a journey. It is a journey that is driven by our curiosity and fueled by our ignorance. This may seem paradoxical at first, but it is at the core of how science progresses. We do not embark on this journey with all the answers in hand, but rather with questions that we seek to answer. Our curiosity pushes us forward, propelling us to explore the unknown and uncover the mysteries of the universe. Ignorance plays a crucial role in this journey. It is the recognition of what we do not know that motivates us to seek out new knowledge. In fact, it is our ignorance that drives the scientific process. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what we know, expanding our understanding of the world around us. It is through our ignorance that we are able to make new discoveries and ad...
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