Bases Quote by Brian Cox
“Don't undermine the science just because you don't like the economics. That's a dangerous slope, because the problem of course is you're not undermining just that, you're undermining the basis of rational decision-making in society.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on Science and Economics, 2018
Science and economics are interlinked; dismissing one harms rational decision‑making in society.
In simple terms: Rejecting science for economics harms rational decisions.
Key Takeaway
Respect both fields to protect sound policy.
Themes
science
economics
rationality
policy
society
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
critical
informative
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- media commentary
- public debate
Key Concepts
interdependence
epistemology
public discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ignoring scientific evidence affect economic policy?
- What safeguards ensure balanced decision‑making?
A Different Perspective
Science cannot be isolated from economics without losing objectivity.
