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"There are no forbidden questions in science, no matters too sensitive or delicate to be probed, no sacred truths. That openness to new ideas, combined with the most rigorous scrutiny of all ideas, sifts the wheat from the chaff. It makes no difference how smart, august, or beloved you are. You must prove your case in the face of determined, expert criticism. Diversity and debate are valued. Opinions are encouraged to contend - substantively and in depth."

                                                                                    - Carl Sagan
Lucas20520 6 Oct 30
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Good quote from a great guy.

gearl Level 8 Oct 31, 2017
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Science can throw a lot of light in areas where otherwise people act purely on their own outdated selfish instincts.

Race is one.

  1. Chimpanzees have twice the genetic variety humans have.

  2. Humans need more genetic variety not less.

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This superb statement is the opposite of Trump administration policy on science -- a policy of chosen ignorance and deliberate distortion.

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"Demon Haunted World". Amazing book!

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