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Astrophysicist Genzel Urges Caution in Science and Politics

12/30/2025

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Reinhard Genzel, the German astrophysicist who discovered Sagittarius A* at the Milky Way's center, spoke at the Hong Kong Laureate Forum and said understanding complex topics requires time and study.
He criticized oversimplified social media information and warned about the U.S. political climate under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Genzel advocated collaboration with China, saying curiosity drives progress.
He remains cautiously optimistic about the role of artificial intelligence in scientific discovery.

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Reinhard Genzel, the German astrophysicist who discovered Sagittarius A* at the Milky Way's center, spoke at the Hong Kong Laureate Forum and said understanding complex topics requires time and study.
He criticized oversimplified social media information and warned about the U.S. political climate under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Genzel advocated collaboration with China, saying curiosity drives progress.
He remains cautiously optimistic about the role of artificial intelligence in scientific discovery.