The burden of proof lies with those making extraordinary claims from "summary" of The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan
When we encounter extraordinary claims, the burden of proof should not fall on skeptics to disprove them. Instead, those making such claims must provide the evidence to support their assertions. This principle is essential in the pursuit of truth and the advancement of knowledge. In the absence of compelling evidence, we should maintain a healthy skepticism and refrain from accepting extraordinary claims at face value. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. This is because such claims often go against established scientific understanding and may challenge the very fabric of our reality. Therefore, it is incumbent upon those making these claims to present rigorous and verifiable evidence to support their assertions. Without such evidence, we cannot reasonably accept these claims as true. Skepticism is not about denying the possibility of extraordinary phenomena, but rather about approaching them with a critical mindset. By demanding evidence and subjecting extraordinary claims to rigorous scrutiny, we can separate fact from fiction and avoid being misled by unsubstantiated assertions. This approach is vital in a world where misinformation and pseudoscience abound.- We must be vigilant in questioning extraordinary claims and holding them to the highest standards of evidence. This is not to say that we should dismiss all extraordinary claims outright, but rather that we should approach them with a healthy dose of skepticism until compelling evidence is provided. Ultimately, the burden of proof lies with those making extraordinary claims, and it is their responsibility to support their assertions with robust evidence.
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