In a spiral galaxy, the ratio of dark-to-light matter is about a factor of ten. That's probably a good number for the ratio of our ignorance-to-knowledge. We're out of kindergarten, but only in about third grade.
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We need senators who have studied physics and representatives who understand ecology.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Political leaders should have a strong understanding of scientific principles.
Vera Rubin emphasizes the importance of having lawmakers who are knowledgeable in scientific fields such as physics and ecology. This highlights the need for informed decision-making in governance, particularly when addressing complex issues like environmental sustainability and technological advancement.
Themes
SenatorsPhysicsEcologyScienceGovernmentPolitics
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on climate change, one might say, 'We need senators who have studied physics and representatives who understand ecology.'
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