The DNA-encoded catalytic machinery of the cell can rapidly learn to promote new chemical reactions when we provide new reagents and the appropriate incentive in the form of artificial selection.
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There is no branch of mathematics, however abstract, which may not some day be applied to phenomena of the real world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Mathematics, no matter how theoretical, can eventually be applied to real-world situations.
This quote by Nikolai Lobachevsky emphasizes the practical implications of mathematics, suggesting that even the most abstract theories can eventually find applications in the real world. It highlights the importance of mathematical research and its potential to solve real-life problems, reminding us that the pursuit of knowledge—no matter how theoretical—has the power to influence and shape our understanding of reality.
Themes
MathematicsReal WorldAbstractApplicationPhenomena
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of STEM education.
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