The problem in society is not kids not knowing science. The problem is adults not knowing science. They outnumber kids 5 to 1, they wield power, they write legislation. When you have scientifically illiterate adults, you have undermined the very fabric of what makes a nation wealthy and strong.
Neil deGrasse TysonThe limits on your enlightenment come not from the age you stopped going to school but from the age you stopped being curious.
Neil deGrasse TysonIt's progress I think, that science has joined philosophy, metaphysics & religion as subjects drunk people argue about in bars.
Neil deGrasse TysonThose who see the cosmic perspective as a depressing outlook, they really need to reassess how they think about the world. Because when I look up in the universe, I know I'm small but I'm also big. I'm big because I'm connected to the universe and the universe is connected to me.
Neil deGrasse Tyson