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Kids are never the problem. They are born scientists. The problem is always the adults. They beat the curiosity out of the kids. They out-number kids. They vote. They wield resources. That's why my public focus is primarily adults.
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Comment on "I am Neil deGrasse Tyson -- AMA" (November 13, 2011).

 

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