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“Science and policy-making thrive on challenge and questioning; they are vital to the health of inquiry and democracy.” quote by Nicholas Stern
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“Science and policy-making thrive on challenge and questioning; they are vital to the health of inquiry and democracy.”

Nicholas Stern

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Source Speech: Climate policy forum, 2006

Questioning and challenge are essential for healthy science and democratic policy making

In simple terms: Challenge fuels progress in science and policy

Key Takeaway

Encourage critical inquiry and debate

Themes

science policy democracy

Mood

analytical optimistic

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • legislation drafting
  • research funding
  • public debates

Key Concepts

inquiry skepticism public discourse

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we foster constructive critique?
  • What safeguards prevent endless questioning?
A Different Perspective

Excessive challenge can stall decision making

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