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“The very foundation of science is to keep the door open to doubt. Precisely because we keep questioning everything, especially our own premises, we are always ready to improve our knowledge. Therefore a good scientist is never ‘certain’. Lack of certainty is precisely what makes conclusions more reliable than the conclusions of those who are certain: because the good scientist will be ready to shift to a different point of view if better elements of evidence, or novel arguments emerge. Therefore certainty is not only something of no use, but is in fact damaging, if we value reliability.”

Quote by Carlo Rovelli

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Carlo Rovelli is an Italian theoretical physicist and writer. He is renowned for his research in the field of quantum gravity, particularly in the area of quantum theory of spacetime. Rovelli's work extends beyond the realm of science, as he is also dedicated to communicating complex physical concepts in an accessible way to the general public. more

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