Science has always been too dignified to invent a good backscratcher.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Science is too dignified to invent a good backscratcher, implying that scientific pursuits neglect mundane comforts.
- In plain terms
- Science ignores simple comforts.
- What can you take from it?
- Apply scientific thinking to everyday problems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What everyday problems could benefit from science?
- Do you think science is too lofty?
Another view
Science does address many practical needs.
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