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“Please don't make the mistake of thinking that the arts and sciences are at odds with one another. That is a recent, stupid and damaging idea. You don't have to be unscientific to make beautiful art or to write beautiful things... science is not a body of knowledge or a belief system, it is just a term that describes humankind's incremental acquisition of understanding through observation. Science is awesome. The arts and sciences need to work together to improve how knowledge is communicated.”

Quote by Tim Minchin

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Tim Minchin, born on October 7, 1975, is an Australian comedian, singer, and songwriter. Known for his unique sense of humor and musical talent, he has gained recognition on both the Australian and international stages, most notably for his voice acting in the movie 'The Croods'. more

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