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“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”

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This book delves into the hypothetical scenarios and moral dilemmas that arise from the development of nuclear technology, as imagined by a group of theoretical physicists. It examines the scientific and ethical implications of nuclear energy and weaponry, offering a thought-provoking look at the potential future of humanity. more

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Martin Amis

Martin Amis is a British novelist known for his satirical and darkly humorous writing. His works often explore the moral dilemmas of modern society and the complexities of individual identity. Born on August 25, 1949, Amis is considered an important figure in British literature. more

“When someone steals another's clothes, we call them a thief. Should we not give the same name to one who could clothe the naked and does not? The bread in your cupboard belongs to the hungry; the coat unused in your closet belongs to the one who needs it; the shoes rotting in your closet belong to the one who has no shoes; the money which you hoard up belongs to the poor.”

“Most higher education is devoted to affirming the traditions and origins of an existing elite and transmitting them to new members.”

Peace History Higher Members Tradition Elites Devoted Higher Education Affirming

Book:Composing a Life

Source: Composing a Life

“When any relationship is characterized by difference, particularly a disparity in power, there remains a tendency to model it on the parent-child-relationship. Even protectiveness and benevolence toward the poor, toward minorities, and especially toward women have involved equating them with children.”

Children Peace Parent Differences Poor Involved Models Remains Tendencies Minorities Benevolence Disparity Parent Child Protectiveness Parent Child Relationship

Author:Mary Catherine Bateson

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