No doubt, a scientist isn't necessarily penalized for being a complex, versatile, >eccentric individual with lots of extra-scientific interests. But it certainly doesn't help him a bit.

Quote by Stephen Toulmin

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When, however, the lay public rallies round an idea that is denounced by distinguished but...

When, however, the lay public rallies round an idea that is denounced by distinguished but...

There is no democracy in physics. We can't say that some second-rate guy has as...

There is no democracy in physics. We can't say that some second-rate guy has as...

When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible, he is almost certainly...

When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible, he is almost certainly...

There is no democracy in physics. We can't say that some second-rate guy has as...

There is no democracy in physics. We can't say that some second-rate guy has as...

When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible, he is almost certainly...

When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible, he is almost certainly...

What is a scientist after all? It is a curious man looking through a keyhole,...

What is a scientist after all? It is a curious man looking through a keyhole,...

Scientists are peeping Toms at the keyhole of eternity

Scientists are peeping Toms at the keyhole of eternity

Scientists often have a naive faith that if only they could discover enough facts about...

Scientists often have a naive faith that if only they could discover enough facts about...

It sounds paradoxical to say the attainment of scientific truth has been effected, to a...

It sounds paradoxical to say the attainment of scientific truth has been effected, to a...

Scientists now believe that the primary biological function of breasts is to make males stupid.

Scientists now believe that the primary biological function of breasts is to make males stupid.

Al Gore has found a new job. He is going to teach journalism at Columbia...

Al Gore has found a new job. He is going to teach journalism at Columbia...

Creation 'scientists' must be aware that the informed workers in literary interpretation and in physical...

Creation 'scientists' must be aware that the informed workers in literary interpretation and in physical...

If only the sun-drenched celebrities are being noticed and worshiped, then our children are going...

If only the sun-drenched celebrities are being noticed and worshiped, then our children are going...

As great scientists have said and as all children know, it is above all by...

As great scientists have said and as all children know, it is above all by...

May every young scientist remember... and not fail to keep his eyes open for the...

May every young scientist remember... and not fail to keep his eyes open for the...

We journalists... are also extremely impressed with scientists, and we will, frankly, print just about...

We journalists... are also extremely impressed with scientists, and we will, frankly, print just about...

A scientist shouldn't be asked to judge the economic and moral value of his work....

A scientist shouldn't be asked to judge the economic and moral value of his work....