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It’s essential that we govern on the basis of science and not science fiction.
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The quote says that public decisions should be guided by reliable scientific knowledge rather than imagined or unsupported ideas. “Science fiction” is used here as a contrast: it represents claims that may sound futuristic or exciting but are not established evidence. The emphasis is on making practical choices based on what can be known and tested.
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- PBS Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
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