This quote highlights that scientific facts are objective. They exist independently of personal opinions or beliefs, meaning reality doesn't change just because someone chooses to disbelieve it.
Quote by Neil deGrasse Tyson: “The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.”
The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.
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The early 2010s saw increasing public discourse around scientific consensus, particularly regarding climate change and evolution, often challenging established facts with personal beliefs.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, planetary scientist, author, and science communicator. He is the director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City and is widely known for his popularization of science through numerous books, television appearances, and his podcast, StarTalk.
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