There needs to be a public dawning - and it is beginning to dawn on some members of the public - that how science is practiced actually makes a difference in their lives. If evidence becomes optional, if ideological assertions or beliefs are just as good as scientifically vetted evidence, then their quality of life suffers. I think that's dawning on people. There's a level of concern unlike anything I've seen.
There is a sense that science and politics are incompatible. I don't think so at all. I think it's important that scientists take great pains to make… - Rush D. Holt, Jr.
There is a sense that science and politics are incompatible. I don't think so at all. I think it's important that scientists take great pains to make…
- Rush D. Holt, Jr.
It is true that when people are appointed to positions and talk without any appreciation or understanding of scientists, well, that gets scientists w… - Rush D. Holt, Jr.
It is true that when people are appointed to positions and talk without any appreciation or understanding of scientists, well, that gets scientists w…
There needs to be a public dawning - and it is beginning to dawn on some members of the public - that how science is practiced actually makes a diffe… - Rush D. Holt, Jr.
There needs to be a public dawning - and it is beginning to dawn on some members of the public - that how science is practiced actually makes a diffe…
The concern now is whether policymakers even understand the meaning of evidence. Whether there is any truth to this descriptor of "fact-free era." Wh… - Rush D. Holt, Jr.
The concern now is whether policymakers even understand the meaning of evidence. Whether there is any truth to this descriptor of "fact-free era." Wh…
There seems to be a concern about whether the public appreciation of science has eroded to a point where it has removed science from public debate an… - Rush D. Holt, Jr.
There seems to be a concern about whether the public appreciation of science has eroded to a point where it has removed science from public debate an…
One must not politicize science. But the converse is not necessarily true. There's no reason why scientists can not go into the public sphere. In fac… - Rush D. Holt, Jr.
One must not politicize science. But the converse is not necessarily true. There's no reason why scientists can not go into the public sphere. In fac…
Every citizen, scientists included, has some obligation to be involved in public affairs and politics. - Rush D. Holt, Jr.
Every citizen, scientists included, has some obligation to be involved in public affairs and politics.
Congress, even with its frustrations, is the greatest instrument for justice and human welfare in the world. - Rush D. Holt, Jr.
Congress, even with its frustrations, is the greatest instrument for justice and human welfare in the world.
The level of concern and anxiety among scientists - and I guess I'd say the science-friendly public - about the place of science in society in govern… - Rush D. Holt, Jr.
The level of concern and anxiety among scientists - and I guess I'd say the science-friendly public - about the place of science in society in govern…
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