Many of the problems facing the nation and the world today may only be solved if their technical elements are understood - climate change, energy supply, health care, and infrastructure, to name just a few.
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Talk to people... everything good I've done has come from conversations with people. Science is a very social phenomenon.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Engaging with others fosters good ideas and progress.
This quote emphasizes the importance of communication and collaboration in scientific endeavors. John C. Mather highlights that many positive outcomes in his work arose from interactions and conversations, suggesting that science thrives on social interactions and shared knowledge among individuals.
Themes
CommunicationScienceConversationsCollaborationSocial
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting, to encourage open dialogue and brainstorming.
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