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Carl Sagan

I am often amazed at how much more capability and enthusiasm for science there is among elementary school youngsters than among college students.

Carl Sagan

Education

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Carl Sagan is pointing out that young children in elementary school tend to have greater natural interest and ability in science compared to older students in college. He finds it surprising that this enthusiasm and potential seem to decrease as students grow older and advance in their education.

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