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“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.” quote by Douglas Adams
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“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.”

Douglas Adams

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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.

Key Takeaway

Maintain scientific independence.

Themes

science integrity politics

Mood

skeptical humorous

Type

philosophical social.

When to use this quote

  • research funding
  • academic conferences
  • policy advisory

Key Concepts

ethics institutional bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should scientists engage in politics?
  • How to ensure unbiased scientific discourse?
A Different Perspective

Political influence can compromise objectivity.

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