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Hesse's Siddhartha quote sparks reflection on truth and seeking

Original: The role of the scientist is to search for the truth, not attempt to prove a belief. In Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha, the

A remark contrasting science's duty to seek truth with the temptation to prove held beliefs is drawing on Hermann Hesse's novel Siddhartha. It cites the caution given to Govinda not to search for something specific but to find what is actually there, echoing the line that through seeking one cannot find.

Why now: The quote resonates as a timeless warning about confirmation bias in science and belief.

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• The role of the scientist is to search for the truth, not attempt to prove a belief. In Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha, the young wanderer, Govinda, is cautioned not to go looking for something but rather to find what is there ("... as a result of your seeking you cannot find").… · wisdom@c.im · 1

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