If popular medicine gave the people wisdom as well as knowledge, it would be the best protection for scientific and well-trained physicians.
Rudolf VirchowRead
Many people and governments share the mistaken belief that science, with new, ingenious devices and techniques, can rescue us from the troubles we face without our having to mend our ways and change our patterns of activity. This is not so.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Science cannot solve our problems without significant changes in human behavior and actions.
Henry W. Kendall emphasizes that relying solely on scientific advancements to solve societal issues is misguided. He argues that meaningful progress requires individuals and governments to reflect on and alter their behaviors and practices, rather than expecting technology alone to provide solutions to the challenges we face.
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ScienceChangeBehaviorSocietyTechnology
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about the ethical responsibilities of scientists in society.
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