“On why 300 years separates the first use of glass lenses in spectacles and their use in a telescope: “In many cases there are times when an invention is technologically possible – and in which it may indeed appear necessary,… — James Burke Copy Share Image
“Why should we look to the past in order to prepare for the future? Because there is nowhere else to look.” — James Burke Copy Share Image
“All that can accurately be said about a man who thinks he is a poached egg is that he is in the minority.” — James Burke Copy Share Image
“If, as I've said all along, the universe at any time is what you say it is, then say.” — James Burke Copy Share Image
“we in the modern world expect that tomorrow will be better than today.” — James Burke Copy Share Image
“On why 300 years separates the first use of glass lenses in spectacles and their use in a telescope: “In many cases there are… — James Burke Copy Share Image
