Quote by Michael Flanders

One of the great problems of the world today is undoubtedly this problem of not being able to talk to scientists, because we don't understand science; they can't talk to us because they don't understand anything else, poor dears.

One of the great problems of the world today is undoubtedly

Summary

This quote highlights a common divide between scientists and the general public. The author points out that a major problem in today's world is the inability to communicate effectively between these two groups. The lack of understanding from both sides creates a barrier that hinders meaningful conversations. The author sympathetically refers to scientists as "poor dears" because they often struggle to communicate complex scientific concepts in a way that is easily comprehensible to non-experts. Overall, the quote emphasizes the importance of bridging this gap and fostering better communication between scientists and the general public.

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By Michael Flanders

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