The need for general scientific understanding by the public has never been larger, and the penalty for scientific illiteracy never harsher… Lack of scientific fundamentals causes people to make foolish decisions about issues such as the toxicity of chemicals, the efficacy of medicines, the changes in the global climate.


Peter Agre's speech at the Nobel Banquet, December 10, 2003

Internet Archive Peter Agre - Banquet Speech

Peter Agre Quotes

The need for general scientific understanding by the public has never been larger, and the penalty for scientific illiteracy never harsher… Lack of ...

The need for general scientific understanding by the public has never been larger, and the penalty for scientific illiteracy never harsher… Lack of ...

The need for general scientific understanding by the public has never been larger, and the penalty for scientific illiteracy never harsher… Lack of ...

The need for general scientific understanding by the public has never been larger, and the penalty for scientific illiteracy never harsher… Lack of ...