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Quote by Bruno Latour

“We would be better off thinking of nature as a tiger than as a docile and compliant automaton that can never threaten our survival.”

Quote by Bruno Latour

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Bruno Latour is a French sociologist renowned for his contributions to the sociology of scientific knowledge. His research focuses on scientific practice, knowledge production, and the interactions between science and society. Latour's work has had a profound impact on understanding how science is constructed and communicated. more

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