You've got to say something. You can't go down to the moon and go, 'Oh, it's all sticky! It's covered in jam!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Professional communication requires accuracy rather than emotional reactions. Even surprising discoveries need factual reporting.
- In plain terms
- Scientists should report facts, not just feelings.
- What can you take from it?
- Report findings accurately.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it important to be emotionally direct instead of factual?
Another view
Emotional context sometimes matters too.
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