Aids Quote by Martin Rees
“It used to be controversial whether smoking caused lung cancer, it used to be controversial whether HIV caused AIDS. Now, there are a few mavericks who deny those things. In the case of climate change, I think the debate is going the same way in that there is a strong consensus that it is a serious matter.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Royal Society lecture, 2015
Scientific consensus on health and environmental issues is strong, yet a minority still denies facts, hindering progress.
In simple terms: Most experts agree on causes; few deny them.
Address misinformation proactively.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education campaigns
- media reporting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do some reject scientific evidence?
- How can society counteract denial?
Denial can be rooted in ideology or misinformation.