The scientists who attack mainstream religion, rather than striving for peaceful coexistence with it, damage science, and also weaken the fight against fundamentalism.
Martin ReesRead
From the growth of the Internet through to the mapping of the human genome and our understanding of the human brain, the more we understand, the more there seems to be for us to explore.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Advancements in knowledge reveal even more questions and areas for exploration.
This quote emphasizes the idea that as we make progress in our understanding of complex subjects such as the Internet, genetics, and neuroscience, we uncover even more mysteries and opportunities for exploration. It suggests that knowledge is an ever-expanding frontier, where every discovery leads to further inquiries and a deeper appreciation of the unknown.
Themes
InternetGeneticsBrainKnowledgeExplorationUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
During a technology conference, one could use this quote to discuss the ongoing advancements in the tech field.
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