Hold up a mirror and ask yourself what you are capable of doing, and what you really care about. Then take the initiative - don't wait for someone else to ask you to act.
Sylvia EarleRead
When I write a scientific treatise, I might reach 100 people. When the 'National Geographic' covers a project, it communicates about plants and fish and underwater technology to more than 10 million people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the vast difference in audience reach between individual scholarly work and mainstream media.
Sylvia Earle emphasizes the immense power of media platforms like 'National Geographic' to disseminate scientific knowledge to a much larger audience compared to academic writings. She points out that while academic publications may only reach a few hundred readers deeply engaged with the subject, popular media can spark interest and educate millions, thus amplifying the impact of science on the general public and fostering greater awareness of environmental issues.
Themes
ScienceCommunicationMediaEducationImpact
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a conference on the importance of science communication.
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