The truth has only one brief victory parade in between two phases in which it is first ridiculed as impossible or preposterous, and then brushed off for being trivial.
Searching for the best version of the truth is the end goal of science. Unfortunately, most people don't care for the truth.
Civilisation is self defeating. Every civilisation has thought it would last forever, and every civilisation has fallen. We are no different.
Scientists require evidence to support their conclusions. Those in power do not.
There are entirely too many people who aren't able to think critically without digressing into the realm of conspiracy.
Discovery can proceed failure. Don't be afraid to fail.
Academia is filled with selfish, egotistical (often times psychopathic) individuals. It is fueled by a toxic culture, which itself is governed by two overarching themes: 1) Career progression is weighted heavily toward publication history. 2) There exists almost no long term positions.
