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Leo P. Kadanoff
(14 Jan 1937 - )
American physicist whose theoretical work has contributed widely to research in the properties of matter, the development of urban areas, and upon statistical models of physical systems.
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Science Quotes by Leo P. Kadanoff (3 quotes)
Science is in low regard.
— Leo P. Kadanoff
'Hard Times', Physics Today (Oct 1992), 45, 9.
Today when the public thinks of the products of science it is likely to think about environmental problems, an unproductive armament industry, careless or dishonest 'scientific' reports, Livermore cheers for 'nukes forever' and a huge amount of self-serving noise on every subject from global warming to 'the face of God'.
— Leo P. Kadanoff
'Hard Times', Physics Today (Oct 1992), 45, 9.
We are fast approaching a situation in which nobody will believe anything we [physicists] say in any matter that touches upon our self-interest. Nothing we do is likely to arrest our decline in numbers, support or social value.
— Leo P. Kadanoff
'Hard Times', Physics Today (Oct 1992), 45, 9.
In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion.
(1987) -- 
