Attention Quote by Serge Lang
“They cannot count on the press and they cannot count on Congressional committees to bring the problems of the scientific community to their own attention, or to police the scientific community.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Addressing scientific community challenges, 1990
Critique of reliance on media and committees to highlight and regulate scientific issues, urging self‑advocacy.
In simple terms: Press and committees won’t solve scientific problems alone.
Scientists must proactively engage public and policy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic conferences
- government hearings
- media interviews
- community outreach
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can scientists better communicate risks?
- What mechanisms ensure accountability in research?
Self‑regulation can be insufficient without external pressure.