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Richard Dawkins

But perhaps the rest of us could have separate classes in science appreciation, the wonder of science, scientific ways of thinking, and the history of scientific ideas, rather than laboratory experience.

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Richard Dawkins suggests that instead of everyone doing hands-on lab work, people might benefit more from learning about the excitement of science, how scientists think, and how scientific ideas have developed over time. This approach would focus on understanding and appreciating science rather than just performing experiments.

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