That's the whole problem with science. You've got a bunch of empiricists trying to describe things of unimaginable wonder.

Bill Watterson
That's the whole problem with science. You've got a bunch...
That's the whole problem with science. You've got a bunch...
That's the whole problem with science. You've got a bunch...
That's the whole problem with science. You've got a bunch...
About This Quote

The statement above is one of the most famous quotes from Isaac Asimov. In this quote, Asimov laments the fact that scientists have a tendency to use their own observations as evidence in their arguments. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for people to use their own experiences as evidence when they are making an argument about something they don’t understand. This is why it’s important that we seek out the truth through science and not through our personal experiences.

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