Character Quote by Arthur C. Clarke
“As our own species is in the process of proving, one cannot have superior science and inferior morals. The combination is unstable and self-destroying.”
About This Quote
Superior science without moral integrity leads to instability and self‑destruction.
In simple terms: Science without morals collapses.
Key Takeaway
Integrate ethics into scientific work.
Themes
ethics
science
society
Mood
critical
serious
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- research labs
- policy making
- technological development
Key Concepts
philosophy
responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we enforce ethical standards?
- What role should society play in scientific oversight?
A Different Perspective
Moral compromise may be incentivized by profit.
