Quote by Peter Kendall

In an era when the nation's collective imagination is no longer captured by space, real science sometimes has a smaller budget than science fiction.

In an era when the nation's collective imagination is no lon

Summary

This quote highlights the shift in society's priorities and interests away from the exploration of outer space. In today's era, the general public is no longer as captivated by space exploration and scientific discovery as they are by other forms of entertainment, including fiction. As a result, science itself often receives less financial support and investment compared to science fiction, which continues to captivate and engage a larger portion of the population. This quote implies that the attention and budget devoted to actual scientific pursuits have diminished in comparison to fictionalized portrayals of science.

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Imagination Science

By Peter Kendall

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