Consensus Quote by Neil deGrasse Tyson
“But the moment the politicians start saying they are in denial of what the scientists are telling them, of what the consensus of scientific experiments demonstrates, that is the beginning of the end of an informed democracy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Neil deGrasse Tyson, 2020, Public Lecture on Science Policy
Denial of scientific consensus by politicians threatens informed democracy.
In simple terms: Political denial harms democracy.
Key Takeaway
Promote scientific literacy in policy.
Themes
science
politics
democracy
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
political
educational
When to use this quote
- education reform
- media literacy
Key Concepts
public understanding
policy making
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens demand evidence‑based policies?
- What role does media play in scientific denial?
A Different Perspective
Science may be politicized, limiting impact.
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