Serge Lang Quotes

Serge Lang — Mathematician born on May 19, 1927, died on September 12, 2005

Serge Lang was a French-born American mathematician. He is known for his work in number theory and for his mathematics textbooks, including the influential Algebra. He was a member of the Bourbaki group... (wikipedia)

To address questions of scientific responsibility does not necessarily imply that one needs technical competence in a particular field (e.g. biology) to evaluate certain technical matters.

Questions have arisen about the policing of science. Who is responsible for the policing? My answer is: all of us.

There exist thousands of Americans who have AIDS-defining diseases but are HIV negative.

If Baltimore's view, that scientists who do not take the words of authorities are far removed from the ordinary behavior of scientists, prevails in the scientific community, then something fundamental, very serious, and very disturbing is happening to the scientific community.

I am not here concerned with intent, but with scientific standards, especially the ability to tell the difference between a fact, an opinion, a hypothesis, and a hole in the ground.

Serge Lang Quotes

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