Altitude Quote by Steven Magee
““Mauna Kea astronomers need to engage in a convenient ignorance regarding the biological toxicity of the observatories to obtain their tainted astronomical data.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion on astronomy ethics, 2022
Scientists may ignore harmful impacts of their work to protect data integrity, compromising safety.
In simple terms: Choosing data over health concerns.
Key Takeaway
Weigh ethical risks against scientific gain.
Themes
ethics
science
risk management
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
ethical
analytical
When to use this quote
- observatory construction
- policy making
- research funding
- public health
Key Concepts
Data integrity
environmental health
Questions to Reflect On
- Should scientific progress justify environmental harm?
- How can transparency improve research ethics?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring harm can lead to long‑term damage and loss of trust.
