"From the point of view of many scientists,……" — Stanley B. Prusiner
"From the point of view of many scientists, gods represent an explanation for the unknown. Scientists are focused on trying to understand the unknown, so there is a fundamental conflict. That said, some scientists find religion useful and perhaps even fulfilling."
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13 Quotes by Stanley B. Prusiner
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Besides numerous science courses, I had the opportunity to study philosophy, the history of architecture, economics, and Russian history in…
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During the summer of 1963 between my junior and senior years, I began a research project on hypothermia in the…
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My three years at the NIH were critical in my scientific education. I learned an immense amount about the research…
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While it is quite reasonable for scientists to be skeptical of new ideas that do not fit within the accepted…
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The Nobel Prizes are much more than awards to scholars; they are a celebration of civilization, of mankind, and of…
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People often ask me why I persisted in doing research on a subject that was so controversial. I frequently respond…
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In science, each new result, sometimes quite surprising, heralds a step forward and allows one to discard some hypotheses, even…
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Concepts are vindicated by the constant accrual of data and independent verification of data. No prize, not even a Nobel…
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Our goal is to figure out a therapy for prion diseases.
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Neuroscience is by far the most exciting branch of science because the brain is the most fascinating object in the…
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I believe that politics takes a much different set of skills than science. Science is about getting to the truth.…
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It is crucial for scientists to be willing to be wrong; otherwise, you might not do the most important experiments,…
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Zionism was originally a rebellion against religious Judaism and the PLO Charter was essentially secularist. But because the conflict was…
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I definitely see the good in people. Certainly in my own life I strive to be somebody who is functional…
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Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own.
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It is easy to romanticize poverty, to see poor people as inherently lacking agency and will. It is easy to…
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The life of the community, both domestically and internationally, clearly demonstrates that respect for rights, and the guarantees that follow…
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Nothing is given to man on earth - struggle is built into the nature of life, and conflict is possible…
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The number of stressors has multiplied exponentially: traffic, money, success, work/life balance, the economy, the environment, parenting, family conflict, relationships,…
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Compromise, n. Such an adjustment of conflicting interests as gives each adversary the satisfaction of thinking he has got what…
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Those who wish to cause religious conflict are small in number but often manage to dominate the headline.
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Conflict is not inevitable, but disarmament is... everyone now accepts that if there is a default by Saddam the international…
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I think I'm drawn to characters with complexity or who are under duress in some way and have some conflict…
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The people to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagree with you and are too…
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