Francis Crick
Co-discovered DNA structure, central dogma of biology
Quotes by Francis Crick
The brain is a computer that runs on meat.
The ultimate goal of science is to make itself unnecessary.
The genetic code is a message from the past, written in the language of the future.
The brain is a machine for jumping to conclusions.
The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible. Or at least, to try.
The genetic code is a recipe for life. And sometimes, it's a recipe for disaster.
The brain is a self-organizing system. Which is a fancy way of saying it's a mess.
The ultimate goal of science is to make the world a better place. Or at least, to make it more interesting.
The genetic code is a book of life. And we're still learning to read it.
The brain is a machine that creates consciousness. And then wonders what consciousness is.
The ultimate goal of science is to understand the universe. And then, to break it.
The genetic code is a blueprint for life. And sometimes, it's a doodle.
The brain is a machine that makes mistakes. And then tries to cover them up.
The ultimate goal of science is to make the impossible possible. Or at least, to make it seem possible.
The genetic code is a language that speaks to us from the past. And sometimes, it whispers secrets.
The brain is a machine that creates reality. And then gets confused by it.
The ultimate goal of science is to understand everything. And then, to forget it all.
The genetic code is a puzzle. And we're still missing a few pieces.
The brain is a machine that learns. And then forgets what it learned.
The ultimate goal of science is to make the world a better place. Or at least, to make it more interesting to study.