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The best obtainable version of the truth ... is really the objective.
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The quote treats truth as an objective rather than something fully possessed. The “best obtainable version” suggests that people should aim for the most accurate understanding available, even when complete certainty is out of reach.
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“«جريدة لبنان في الوطن العربي وجريدة الوطن العربي في لبنان»”
“We have to invest in curiosity-driven research: research that comes from a simple desire to improve our understanding of the world.”
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