“It can even be thought that radium could become very dangerous in criminal hands, and here the question can be raised whether mankind benefits from knowing the secrets of Nature, whether it is ready to profit from it or whether this knowledge will not be harmful for it. The example of the discoveries of Nobel is characteristic, as powerful explosives have enabled man to do wonderful work. They are also a terrible means of destruction in the hands of great criminals who lead the peoples towards war. I am one of those who believe with Nobel that mankind will derive more good than harm from the new discoveries.” ScienceNatureKnowledgeDangerousDiscoveryDestructionProfitHarmPhysicsNobelNobel PrizeBenefitRadiumAlfred NobelAlfred Bernhard Nobel Author:Pierre Curie
“As was the case for Nobel's own invention of dynamite, the uses that are made of increased knowledge can serve both beneficial and potentially harmful ends. Increased knowledge clearly implies increased responsibility.” ScienceResponsibilityKnowledgeSpeechPhysicsInventionPotentialBeneficialNobelNobel PrizeDynamiteNobel LaureateAcceptance SpeechAlfred NobelNobel Prize Acceptance SpeechAlfred Bernhard Nobel Author:Nicolaas Bloembergen