When you plant a fertile meme in my mind you literally parasitize my brain, turning it into a vehicle for the meme's propagation in just the way that a virus may parasitize the genetic mechanism of a host cell.
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We need to get across the excitement and creativity of science. That it isn't just a list of facts that have already been discovered - but a process, a creative project, that you are generating ideas, testing them and looking for evidence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Science is an engaging and creative endeavor rather than just memorizing facts.
This quote emphasizes that science is not merely a collection of known facts, but rather a dynamic and imaginative process where individuals generate hypotheses, test their ideas, and seek evidence. It highlights the importance of fostering excitement and creativity in scientific endeavors, encouraging a mindset that appreciates the exploratory nature of scientific inquiry.
Themes
ScienceCreativityExcitementInquiryEvidence
In practice
Example use cases
During a school assembly to inspire students about science careers.
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