Natural science does not simply describe and explain nature: it is part of the interplay between us and nature.
Science cannot solve the ultimate mystery of nature. And that is because, in the last analysis, we ourselves are a part of the mystery we are trying to solve.
It’s interesting that these themes of crime and political corruption are always relevant.
For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You’d be surprised how far that gets you.
I mean, you could claim that anything’s real if the only basis for believing in it is that nobody’s proved it doesn’t exist!
Anything that gives us new knowledge gives us an opportunity to be more rational.
To such a world of conflict, a world of victims, and executions, it is the job of thinking people not to be on the side of the executioners.
Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.
Time and space are modes by which we think and not conditions in which we live.
The intuitive mind is a sacred gift – and the rational mind is a faithful servant. – We have created a society that honors the servant – and has forgotten the gift.