Problems in science are sometimes made easier by adding complications.

Daniel C. Dennett
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Problems in science are sometimes made easier by adding complications. This quote is an important lesson for those who wish to pursue a scientific future. When scientists take on a difficult task, they often find that adding more complications will help them solve the problem. Controversy surrounds many scientific theories and ideas, and the biggest reason for this is that problems in science are often made easier by adding complications.

Source: Darwins Dangerous Idea: Evolution And The Meanings Of Life

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