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Skepticism is a crucial part of the scientific method.
The most important thing is to keep the critical spirit alive.
Skepticism is an important part of religious inquiry.

From God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero

The public's distrust of experts is fueled by their own experiences.

From The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols

In a world of uncertainty, it is better to be a skeptic.
Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy.
Skepticism is the birthplace of wisdom.
A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything.
The more you rely on experts, the more you will suffer from their incompetence.
Science is the belief in the ignorance of experts.
Skepticism is the beginning of the quest for knowledge.
Skepticism around crypto is fading as more people begin to adopt it.

From Kings of Crypto by Jeff John Roberts

Skepticism is a valuable trait for an analyst.
Skepticism is a valuable tool for ensuring we don’t fall prey to our biases.

From The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef

We should be wary of ideologies that promise certainty.
The challenge is to find a balance between skepticism and trust in expertise.

From The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols