Math is the language of the universe. So the more equations you know, the more you can converse with the cosmos.
NEIL DEGRASSE TYSONThe molecules that comprise our body are traceable to the crucibles of the centers of stars.These atoms and molecules are in us because, in fact, the universe is in us. And, we are not only figuratively, but literally, stardust.
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We live in a world where not everyone has the urge to help others. It is OK to encourage others to pull themselves up by the bootstraps, but if you do, just remember that some people have no boots.
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Science is a philosophy of discovery. Intelligent design is a philosophy of ignorance. You cannot build a program of discovery on the assumption that nobody is smart enough to figure out the answer to a problem.
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As they are currently practiced, there is no common ground between science and religion… Although just as in hostage negotiations, it’s probably best to keep both sides talking to each other.
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We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically.
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You can’t have people making decisions about the future of the world who are scientifically illiterate. That’s a recipe for disaster. And I don’t mean just whether a politician is scientifically literate, but people who vote politicians into office.
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God is an ever-receding pocket of scientific ignorance that’s getting smaller and smaller and smaller as time moves on.
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Knowing how to think empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
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Everyone should have their mind blown once a day.
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To learn more about science, turn off your electronic device and go outside and look around a bit. Nature is calling you. Go on. The internet will still be here.
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I think the best thing a parent can do, when raising a child, is simply get out of their way.
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Knowledge of the natural world and how it works should be counted as fundamental to informed governance. You can’t have a functioning democracy, if the electorate is under-informed or, worse, mis-informed.
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Intelligent design is a philosophy of ignorance.
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The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.
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If we have the power to turn another planet into Earth, then we have the power to turn Earth back into Earth.
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When students cheat on exams, it’s because our school system values grades more than students value learning.
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