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“To this day, we see all around us the Promethean drive to omnipotence through technology and to omniscience through science. The effecting of all things possible and the knowledge of all causes are the respective primary imperatives of technology and of science. But the motivating imperative of society continues to be the very different one of its physical and spiritual survival. It is now far less obvious than it was in Francis Bacon's world how to bring the three imperatives into harmony, and how to bring all three together to bear on problems where they superpose.”

Quote by Gerald Holton

Book:The Advancement of Science, and Its Burdens: The Jefferson Lecture and Other Essays

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The Advancement of Science, and Its Burdens: The Jefferson Lecture and Other Essays

This book compiles a series of essays that delve into the development of scientific knowledge, its societal impacts, and the responsibilities that come with scientific advancements. more

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Gerald Holton is a renowned physicist known for his contributions to physics education, philosophy of science, and the history of science. His research in quantum field theory, cosmology, and scientific methodology has had a profound impact. more

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