Any account of science which does not explicitly describe it as something we believe in is essentially incomplete and a false pretense. It amounts to a claim that science is essentially different from and superior to all human beliefs that are not scientific statements--and this is untrue.

Richard Rhodes
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The scientist needs to be part of the fabric of society, and must explain science in terms of its roots in daily life. Without this, the public will never know the scientific facts that are so crucial to their lives. Science is more than just facts, it can also tell us how to live our lives better.

Source: The Making Of The Atomic Bomb

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