Challenges Quote by Nicholas Stern
“Science and policy-making thrive on challenge and questioning; they are vital to the health of inquiry and democracy.”
About This Quote
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
Encourage critical inquiry and debate
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislation drafting
- research funding
- public debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster constructive critique?
- What safeguards prevent endless questioning?
Excessive challenge can stall decision making