The suppression of uncomfortable ideas may be common in religion and politics, but it is not the path to knowledge; it has no place in the endeavor of science.

The suppression of uncomfortable ideas may be common in religion and politics, but it is not the path to knowledge; it has no place in the endeavor of science.

Carl Sagan (via ageofreason)

#Indeed.

It’s also common in the media, schools, social situations, and more!  In fact, humans don’t like uncomfortable ideas, period.  

Huh, I guess that’s why it’s called “UNcomfortable”.