Party Quote by Douglas Adams
“Many respectable physicists said that they weren't going to stand for this -- partly because it was a debasement of science, but mostly because they didn't get invited to those sort of parties.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio, 1985, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy author
Scientists resist being co-opted by politics, fearing loss of integrity and exclusion from elite gatherings.
In simple terms: Scientists avoid political parties.
Maintain scientific independence.
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When to use this quote
- research funding
- academic conferences
- policy advisory
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should scientists engage in politics?
- How to ensure unbiased scientific discourse?
Political influence can compromise objectivity.