Insanity Quote by Kim Stanley Robinson
““The battle for control of science went on. Many administrations and Congresses hadn’t wanted technology or the environment assessed at all, as far as Anna could see. It might get in the way of business. They didn’t want to know. For Anna there could be no greater intellectual crime. It was incomprehensible to her: they didn’t want to know. And yet they did want to call the shots. To Anna this was clearly crazy. Even Joe’s logic was stronger. How could such people exist, what could they be thinking? On what basis did they build such an incoherent mix of desires, to want to stay ignorant and to be powerful as well? Were these two parts of the same insanity?””
About This Quote
Science policy is manipulated by power‑hungry officials who avoid knowledge to maintain control, exposing systemic ignorance.
In simple terms: Power avoids science knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Advocate transparent science policy.
Themes
politics
science
ethics
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
activist
analytical
When to use this quote
- government
- environmental regulation
- research funding
- public health
Key Concepts
policy manipulation
knowledge suppression
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do leaders resist scientific oversight?
- How can citizens demand accountability?
A Different Perspective
Complex issues may have multiple causes.
