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Quote by Ann Druyan
Ive been thinking about the distorted view of science that prevail

Ive been thinking about the distorted view of science that prevails in our culture. Ive been wondering about this, because our civilization is completely dependent on science and high technology, yet most of us are alienated from science. – Ann Druyan

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Carl took on the military-industrial complex. He campaigned around the world for an end to the production of weapons of mass destruction. To him it was a perversion of science. – Ann Druyan

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My knowledge of science came from being with Carl, not from formal academic training. Carl gave me a thrilling tutorial in science and math that lasted the 20 years we were together. – Ann Druyan

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