“Ask an impertinent question and you are on the way to the pertinent answer.”
Book:The Ascent of Man
Quote by Jacob Bronowski
Work
The Ascent of Man
A seminal work that examines the evolution of human society, culture, and technology, highlighting key milestones and the impact of human ingenuity on the world. more
Author
Jacob Bronowski
Jacob Bronowski was an outstanding mathematician born on January 18, 1908, and died on August 22, 1974. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in topology and mathematical physics. more
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