So many people have that kind of attitude and approach to…
“So many people have that kind of attitude and approach to learning that it gives me great hope for the world. I say hope in the sense that innovations in science and technology will be the engines of a 21st century economy and I don't want to go broke, as a nation. So, the hope I have is that, if people embrace it, we'll have a healthier, more secure, wealthier nation than we have.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Optimism that scientific and technological progress can drive prosperity and security if widely embraced.
In simple terms: Science can improve societies if people adopt it.
Support innovation and education.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Policy making
- education reform
- investment in R&D
- public outreach
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure innovations benefit all citizens?
- What policies best translate scientific advances into economic growth?
Economic gains depend on equitable access to technology.