Professor Kroto, a British expert in online science education, said that personal beliefs and superstition still hold a greater influence on people than facts with scientific grounds.
"People don't know what's going on with the world of science despite the fact that their lives now rely on technology," he said. "The majority of people accept something simply because they want to accept it. They allow themselves not to think."
"As they grow up, children often lose their natural curiosity, which is very important for scientific progress," he added.