Oh, miraculous chameleon, science, who can reverse your doctrine hourly and never shake our faith! What cult ever battered by this world of doubt can help but envy you?

Ada Palmer
Oh, miraculous chameleon, science, who can reverse your doctrine hourly...
Oh, miraculous chameleon, science, who can reverse your doctrine hourly...
Oh, miraculous chameleon, science, who can reverse your doctrine hourly...
Oh, miraculous chameleon, science, who can reverse your doctrine hourly...
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The English poet John Keats said, “Oh, miraculous chameleon, science, who can reverse your doctrine hourly and never shake our faith! What cult ever battered by this world of doubt can help but envy you?” The idea here is that scientists are always changing their minds. Rather than follow dogma, scientists are constantly questioning their own theories. They are constantly seeking new information that will help them correct their mistakes. That’s the power of science. The idea that humanity will change his ways because he doesn’t believe in himself is ridiculous.

Source: Seven Surrenders

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