Finally, holding fast to curiosity also means gripping responsibility. Not every path should be taken simply because it can be found. Bioethics debates around human germline editing after the 2018 CRISPR case in China underscore the need for consent, transparency, and oversight. The Belmont Report (1979) remains a compass for research involving people.
Thus the mature stance is curious yet humble: seek overlooked routes, but test them against human welfare, privacy, and long-term risk. With that balance, Tyson’s counsel becomes a practice—not only to see more, but to serve better with what we see. [...]
