Quote by Stephen Jay Gould

I don't think academic writing ever was wonderful. However, science used to be much less specialized.

I don't think academic writing ever was wonderful. However,

Summary

This quote suggests that academic writing has never been exceptional, but it implies that in the past, science was less specialized compared to the present time. The statement indicates a potential decline in the comprehensibility and accessibility of scientific knowledge. It could imply that scientific fields have become increasingly narrow, resulting in more technical and inaccessible academic writing. The quote prompts a reflection on how the evolving nature of scientific research has impacted the way knowledge is communicated and shared within academic circles.

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Science

By Stephen Jay Gould

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