It's better to read first rate science fiction than second rate science-it's a lot more fun, and no more likely to be wrong.
The physicist is like someone who's watching people playing chess and, after watching a few games, he may have worked out what the moves in the game … - Martin Rees
The physicist is like someone who's watching people playing chess and, after watching a few games, he may have worked out what the moves in the game …
- Martin Rees
All the atoms we are made of are forged from hydrogen in stars that died and exploded before our solar system formed. So if you are romantic, you can… - Martin Rees
All the atoms we are made of are forged from hydrogen in stars that died and exploded before our solar system formed. So if you are romantic, you can…
Science is a part of culture. Indeed, it is the only truly global culture because protons and proteins are the same all over the world, and it's the … - Martin Rees
Science is a part of culture. Indeed, it is the only truly global culture because protons and proteins are the same all over the world, and it's the …
Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. - Martin Rees
Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.
The universe is still a place of mystery and wonder. - Martin Rees
The universe is still a place of mystery and wonder.
We need to broaden our sympathies both in space and time - and perceive ourselves as part of a long heritage, and stewards for an immense future. - Martin Rees
We need to broaden our sympathies both in space and time - and perceive ourselves as part of a long heritage, and stewards for an immense future.
Nuclear weapons can be dismantled, but they cannot be uninvented. - Martin Rees
Nuclear weapons can be dismantled, but they cannot be uninvented.
Most educated people are aware that we are the outcome of nearly 4 billion years of Darwinian selection, but many tend to think that humans are someh… - Martin Rees
Most educated people are aware that we are the outcome of nearly 4 billion years of Darwinian selection, but many tend to think that humans are someh…
I recall a lecture by John Glenn, the first American to go into orbit. When asked what went through his mind while he was crouched in the rocket nose… - Martin Rees
I recall a lecture by John Glenn, the first American to go into orbit. When asked what went through his mind while he was crouched in the rocket nose…
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