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“We hate the very idea that our own ideas may be mistaken, so we cling dogmatically to our conjectures.”

Quote by Karl Popper

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Karl Popper (July 28, 1902 – September 17, 1994) was an influential philosopher known for his work on critical rationalism and falsificationism. He is renowned for his contributions to the philosophy of science, political philosophy, and epistemology, with his ideas having a profound impact on these fields. more

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