All Things Biology

As a biology student I would have to say I certainly think more about the future than the past. Science innovation is constantly looking forward, discovering new methods, using new technology and always on the look out for new ideas.

But it would be a huge mistake to ignore the past. As George Santayana wrote in his book ‘The Life of Reason’ in 1905 “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”.

So, in a culture that constantly looks forward it is vital we make sure to stop sometimes and look back. Without thinking about the past how can we learn from our mistakes and ensure we don’t repeat them?

To learn about the future of science communication check out the new episode on the All Things Biology podcast on Spotify:

Written by Francesca Giannachi-Kaye