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It is often claimed that knowledge multiplies so rapidly that nobody can follow it. I believe this is incorrect. At least in science it is not true. The main purpose of science is simplicity and as we understand more things, everything is becoming simpler. This, of course, goes contrary to what everyone accepts.
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Secrecy in science does not work. Withholding information does more damage to us than to our competitors.
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Science attempts to find logic and simplicity in nature. Mathematics attempts to establish order and simplicity in human thought.
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A proof in science does more than eliminate doubt. It eliminates inconsistencies and provides the underlying logical basis of the statement.
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Science introduces consistency and simplicity into a world that without them appears confused and random.
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If there ever was a misnomer, it is "exact science." Science has always been full of mistakes. The present day is no exception. And our mistakes are good mistakes; they require a genius to correct. Of course, we do not see our own mistakes.
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Science, like music or art, is not something that can or should be practiced by everybody. But we want all children to be able to enjoy music, to be able to tell good music from poor music, so we teach them to appreciate music in a discriminating manner. That should be the aim in science education for the nonscientist.
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Nobody ever did anything very foolish except from some strong principle.
William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne
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Born:
January 15, 1908
Died:
September 9, 2003
(aged 95)
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