Francis Crick
Co-discovered DNA structure, central dogma of biology
Quotes by Francis Crick
The idea of a 'soul' is a comforting delusion.
The more we learn about the universe, the more impersonal it becomes.
The idea of a 'God' is a human invention.
Science is the only way to understand the world.
The scientific method is the most powerful tool ever invented by humanity.
We are just a collection of atoms, and that's all there is to it.
The idea that there is something special about human beings is a form of anthropocentrism.
The future of humanity depends on our ability to understand ourselves scientifically.
The problem of consciousness is the hardest problem in science.
The idea that there is a 'self' that is separate from the brain is an illusion.
The brain is a biological computer.
The only way to understand consciousness is to study the brain.
The idea of free will is incompatible with a scientific understanding of the brain.
We are not special; we are just a product of evolution.
The universe is a cold, indifferent place.
The idea of a 'purpose' in life is a human construct.
The only meaning in life is the meaning we create for ourselves.
The idea of an afterlife is a fantasy.
The only reality is the physical reality.
The scientific method is the only path to truth.