“At issue is not only knowledge of the world but our survival as individuals and as a species. All the basic technologies ever invented by humans to feed and protect themselves depend on a relentless commitment to hard-nosed empiricism: you cannot assume that your arrowheads will pierce the hide of a bison or that your raft will float just because the omens are propitious and you have been given supernatural reassurance that they will. You have to be sure.”
Quote by Barbara Ehrenreich
Work
Bright-sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America
This book delves into the consequences of an overly optimistic mindset, exploring how the relentless promotion of positive thinking may have detrimental effects on society. more
Author
Barbara Ehrenreich
Barbara Ehrenreich is an American political figure born on August 26, 1941. She is known for her activities in labor movements, social justice, and gender equality. more
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