Not enough of our society is trained how to understand and interpret quantitative information. This activity is a centerpiece of science literacy to which we should all strive-the future health, wealth, and security of our democracy depend on it. Until that is achieved, we are at risk of making under-informed decisions that affect ourselves, our communities, our country, and even the world.
Neil deGrasse TysonSpace exploration is a force of nature unto itself that no other force in society can rival.
Neil deGrasse TysonPeople like it when they understand something that they previously thought they couldn't understand. It's a sense of empowerment.
Neil deGrasse TysonWe fail in even the simplest of all scientific observations-nobody looks up anymore.
Neil deGrasse Tyson