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"Nous devons trouver notre chemin vers une époque où la foi, sans preuve, déshonore quiconque la revendique."

Sam Harris

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The quote is saying that in the future, people should feel embarrassed to believe something without any proof or evidence. It suggests that everyone should use facts and logic before accepting any belief. Imagine a situation where a person says they have seen a ghost but has no evidence to back it up, like a picture or video. In most cases today, people might believe them out of curiosity or fear. However, the quote suggests a future where people would not take such claims seriously without concrete proof, and the person making the claim would feel ashamed for expecting others to believe without evidence. Applying this idea to everyday life, think about making decisions at work. If someone says a new project idea will definitely succeed but can't show any data or past results, a wise approach would be to question and ask for evidence before going ahead with the plan. This mindset helps people make better, more informed decisions rather than relying on faith or guesswork, leading to smarter actions and better outcomes.

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Belief Critical thinking Evidence-based Faith Intellectual honesty Philosophy Rationalism Reason Scientific inquiry Skepticism
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