“Every thinker puts some portion of an apparently stable world in peril and no one can wholly predict what will emerge in its place”
— John Dewey
Simplified Meaning:
When someone comes up with new ideas, they challenge the way things have always been done or understood. This can make the world feel less certain or safe. For example, when scientists first said the Earth goes around the sun, not the other way around, it changed how people saw the universe. No one knew exactly what this new idea would lead to. But this kind of thinking is important because it pushes progress and helps us grow. In everyday life, this means being open to change and new ideas, even if they seem scary or confusing at first. Trying new ways of doing things, asking tough questions, or learning something challenging can make things feel unstable. But it can lead to better solutions, new inventions, or a deeper understanding of the world. So, stay curious, be brave enough to think differently, and remember that growth often comes from a bit of uncertainty.
