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“Physics was the first of the natural sciences to become fully modern and highly mathematical.Chemistry followed in the wake of physics, but biology, the retarded child, lagged far behind.” quote by Michael Crichton
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“Physics was the first of the natural sciences to become fully modern and highly mathematical.Chemistry followed in the wake of physics, but biology, the retarded child, lagged far behind.”

Michael Crichton

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Future of Science, 1995

Physics leads modern scientific development; chemistry follows; biology lags behind.

In simple terms: Physics modern, biology lags.

Key Takeaway

Support biology's advancement.

Themes

science progress discipline

Mood

analytical critical

Type

explanatory historical

When to use this quote

  • education curricula
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  • policy making
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Key Concepts

history of science interdisciplinary research

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why is biology slower to modernize?
  • How can we accelerate biological research?
A Different Perspective

Biology's complexity may require different approaches.

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