Marilynne RobinsonWe are moved to respond to the fact of human brilliance, human depth in all its variety because it is the most wonderful thing in the world, very probably the most wonderful thing in the universe.
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As a society, it’s impossible to deny the fact that we are fascinated by people who are smarter than us. This is especially true in the field of science. We are willing to take even the most radical ideas and then rearrange them into something that can seem plausible to others. As a result, scientists tend to be curious about everything.
They are willing to explore just about anything in order to understand how it works. This sometimes gets them into trouble, but carrying on nonetheless.
Source: The Givenness Of Things: Essays
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