No matter how counter-intuitive it may seem, basic research has proven over and over to be the lifeline of practical advances in medicine.
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Half of what we know is wrong, the purpose of science is to determine which half.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Science helps us discern truth from misconception.
This quote emphasizes the idea that our current understanding of the world is often flawed and incomplete. Science serves as a tool to sift through this knowledge, highlighting what is accurate and what is not, encouraging a continuous quest for truth and understanding in a world full of uncertainties.
Themes
ScienceKnowledgeTruthUnderstandingMisconception
In practice
Example use cases
In a scientific conference to emphasize the importance of questioning our assumptions.
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