"A new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them
see the light, but rather because its opponents
eventually die out, and a new generation
grows up that is familiar with it."
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Thursday's Thought for the Day
Max Planck (1858-1947) is the originator of quantum theory of physics. So he has a bit of a stake in the following conclusion. If I can propose a small assignment in relation to this quote, think about whether it applies to areas aside from science (or even always science):
"A new scientific truth does not triumph by
convincing its opponents and making them
see the light, but rather because its opponents
eventually die out, and a new generation
grows up that is familiar with it."
"A new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them
see the light, but rather because its opponents
eventually die out, and a new generation
grows up that is familiar with it."
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