It was attributed to Aristotle. Everyone who goes through high school knows more science than Aristotle knew: https://www.wired.com/story/aristotle-was-wrong-very-wrong-but-people-still-love-him/
A typical child today knows more science than anyone throughout most of history.
Thomas Jefferson wasn’t a scientist, but he had wide interests and read up on most of the scientific knowledge available in his time. Which means he knew about as much as a fourth grader does today. At least, that’s what I read.
Algolei I over 2 years ago
It was attributed to Aristotle. Everyone who goes through high school knows more science than Aristotle knew: https://www.wired.com/story/aristotle-was-wrong-very-wrong-but-people-still-love-him/
Eric Klein over 2 years ago
Yes, Calvin. But how did you get outside with both legs in the same pant leg?
Ed The Red Premium Member over 2 years ago
A typical child today knows more science than anyone throughout most of history.
Thomas Jefferson wasn’t a scientist, but he had wide interests and read up on most of the scientific knowledge available in his time. Which means he knew about as much as a fourth grader does today. At least, that’s what I read.
ChessPirate over 2 years ago
Larry, that’s not “Science”, that’s “Common Sense”…
MCProfessor over 2 years ago
He must be a fan of Kris Kross.
TSRaman over 2 years ago
Nature abhors a shirt.