Lessons From Fiction and Reality

1.    Ultimately, scientists save civilization.

2.  Scientists can only save civilization if people in power listen to them, and the public goes along with them.

3.    Until scientists come up with solutions, we need to behave well with the best information that we have available.

4.  Lies can sometimes help in the short run, but ultimately, they usually cause more harm than good.

5.  The consequences of ignoring this advice are immense.