I think the reason people are dealing with science less well now than 50 years ago is that it has become so complicated.
JAMES WATSONI think the reason people are dealing with science less well now than 50 years ago is that it has become so complicated.
JAMES WATSONI turned against the left wing because they don’t like genetics, because genetics implies that sometimes in life we fail because we have bad genes. They want all failure in life to be due to the evil system.
JAMES WATSONRacists have often used pseudoscience to justify their socially damaging views; watch these films to see how science, by replacing ignorance with knowledge, can undo that damage.
JAMES WATSONThe way to do great science is to stay away from subjects that are overpopulated, and go to the frontiers.
JAMES WATSONPeople say it would be terrible if we made all girls pretty. I think it would be great.
JAMES WATSONScience seldom proceeds in the straightforward logical manner imagined by outsiders. Instead, its steps forward (and sometimes backward) are often very human events in which personalities and cultural traditions play major roles.
JAMES WATSONI have been much blessed.
JAMES WATSONThe pace of discovery is going unbelievably fast.
JAMES WATSONI don’t think we are here for anything. We’re just products of evolution. You can say, “Gee, your life must be pretty bleak if you don’t think there’s a purpose.” But I’m anticipating a good lunch.
JAMES WATSONIf you succeed with your first dream, it helps. You know, people trust you, possibly, for the second one. They give you a chance to play out your second one.
JAMES WATSONYou’ve never heard of an English lover. Only an English patient.
JAMES WATSONEvery time you understand something, religion becomes less likely.
JAMES WATSONSome think there is something wrong about enhancing people.
JAMES WATSONA goodly number of scientists are not only narrow-minded and dull, but also just stupid.
JAMES WATSONKnowing “why” (an idea) is more important than learning “what” (the fact).
JAMES WATSONOur goal should be to understand our differences.
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