Quote by Charles Fort

Everywhere is the tabooed, or the disregarded. The monks of science dwell in smuggeries that are walled away from event-jungles. Or some of them do. Nowadays a good many of them are going native.

Everywhere is the tabooed, or the disregarded. The monks of

Summary

This quote suggests that certain topics or ideas are considered socially forbidden or ignored. In the field of science, there are scientists who isolate themselves from the complexities of the real world and confine themselves to comfortable and sheltered environments. However, there are also scientists who choose to engage with the larger society and immerse themselves in the intricacies of everyday life. The quote implies that there is a growing trend of scientists bridging the gap between scientific communities and the general public.

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By Charles Fort

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