Science is a way to not fool ourselves.
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I am often amazed at how much more capability and enthusiasm for science there is among elementary school youngsters than among college students.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Elementary school children often exhibit more curiosity and enthusiasm for science than older students.
Carl Sagan highlights the stark difference in enthusiasm for science between young children and college students. He suggests that the natural curiosity and wonder that often characterize youngsters can diminish as they progress through their education, possibly due to the pressures and challenges that come with advanced studies.
Themes
ScienceEnthusiasmEducationCuriosityChildrenLearning
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about fostering a love for science in schools.
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