Some Poor grad student pressing on the flanks of a hamster and out comes a doctorate on the other side
Robert M. SapolskyRead
I love science, and it pains me to think that so many are terrified of the subject or feel that choosing science means you cannot also choose compassion, or the arts, or be awed by nature. Science is not meant to cure us of mystery, but to reinvent and reinvigorate it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Science can coexist with compassion and appreciation for the arts and nature.
In this quote, Robert M. Sapolsky expresses his passion for science while acknowledging a common fear surrounding the subject. He advocates for the idea that embracing science does not exclude appreciation for compassion, beauty in the arts, or the wonders of nature; rather, science should enhance our sense of mystery and wonder about the world.
Themes
ScienceCompassionArtsNatureMystery
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about the importance of integrating arts and sciences in education.
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