You ask: what is the meaning or purpose of life? I can only answer with another question: do you think we are wise enough to read God's mind? Freeman Dyson answergodlife Change image and share on social
Unfortunately, things are different in climate science because the arguments have become heavily politicised. To say that the dogmas are wrong has become politically incorrect. Freeman Dyson argumentclimatedogma Change image and share on social
Scepticism is as important for a good journalist as it is for a good scientist. Freeman Dyson goodimportantjournalist Change image and share on social
I don't believe in technological determinism, especially not in biology and medicine. We have strong laws to keep doctors from monkeying around with humans that will remain in place. It's simply not true that everything that is technologically possible gets done. Freeman Dyson biologydeterminismdoctor share on social
Younger people have so many opportunities. I don't see any pessimism among them. Freeman Dyson opportunitypeoplepessimism Change image and share on social
The biologists have essentially been pushed aside. Al Gore's just an opportunist. The person who is really responsible for this overestimate of global warming is Jim Hansen. He consistently exaggerates all the dangers. Freeman Dyson biologistconsistentlydanger share on social
The technologies which have had the most profound effects on human life are usually simple. Freeman Dyson effecthumanlife Change image and share on social
Aviation is the branch of engineering that is least forgiving of mistakes. Freeman Dyson aviationbranchengineer Change image and share on social
It is characteristic of all deep human problems that they are not to be approached without some humor and some bewilderment. Freeman Dyson approachbewildermentcharacteristic Change image and share on social
I am saying that all predictions concerning climate are highly uncertain. Freeman Dyson climatehighlyprediction Change image and share on social
