Feminine intuition? Is that what you wanted the robot for? You men. Faced with a woman reaching a correct conclusion and unable to accept the fact that she is your equal or superior in intelligence, you invent something called feminine intuition.
Interpretation
This quote critiques the dismissal of women's intelligence by attributing their insights to 'feminine intuition'.
Isaac Asimov highlights the tendency of some men to undermine women's intellectual capabilities by labeling their insights as 'feminine intuition'. This term serves to dismiss and devalue the logical conclusions reached by women, suggesting that their intelligence is somehow different or less valid than that of men. Asimov's statement challenges societal norms that perpetuate gender inequality, encouraging recognition of women's intellect and contributions.
In practice
In a discussion about gender equality in the workplace, one might quote Asimov to emphasize the importance of recognizing women's intelligence.
Democracy cannot survive overpopulation. Human dignity cannot survive it. Convenience and decency cannot survive it. As you put more and more people into the world, the value of life not only declines, but it disappears. It doesn't matter if someone dies.
Science does not promise absolute truth, nor does it consider that such a thing necessarily exists. Science does not even promise that everything in the Universe is amenable to the scientific process.
Democracy cannot survive overpopulation.
Although the time of death is approaching me, I am not afraid of dying and going to Hell or (what would be considerably worse) going to the popularized version of Heaven. I expect death to be nothingness and, for removing me from all possible fears of death, I am thankful to atheism.
A subtle thought that is in error may yet give rise to fruitful inquiry that can establish truths of great value.
During the century after Newton, it was still possible for a man of unusual attainments to master all fields of scientific knowledge. But by 1800, this had become entirely impracticable.
If you're in trouble, or hurt or need - go to the poor people. They're the only ones that'll help - the only ones.
Women’s loyalty has to be earned with trust and affection, rather than barbaric rituals. The time has come to leave the old ways of suffering behind
Marriage must fight constantly against a monster which devours everything: routine.
Marriage is but slavery made to appear civilized.
We exist in a culture where trans people are constantly delegitimized.
Expressing our vulnerability can help resolve conflicts.
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