Quote by James Lovelock

Just after World War II, this country led the world in science by every way you could measure it, yet the number of scientists was a tiny proportion of what it is now.

Just after World War II, this country led the world in scien

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This quote highlights the remarkable scientific progress of a country immediately after World War II. Despite having a relatively small number of scientists compared to the present time, this country managed to excel in various scientific disciplines, gaining global leadership in terms of scientific achievements. It underscores the notion that scientific proficiency isn't solely dependent on the quantity of scientists, but rather on the quality of research, innovation, and overall scientific advancement.

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