Accelerate Quote by Barbara Ehrenreich
“Thus will the fondest dream of Phallic science be realized: a pristine new planet populated entirely by little boy clones of great scientific entrepreneurs free to smash atoms, accelerate particles, or, if they are so moved, build pyramids -- without any social relevance or human responsibility at all.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Nickel and Dimed, Barbara Ehrenreich, 2001
A satirical vision of a future where scientific ambition creates a hollow, socially irrelevant utopia populated by clones of entrepreneurial minds.
In simple terms: A warning about science without responsibility.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethical implications of unchecked scientific progress.
Themes
science
ethics
future
responsibility
satire
Mood
cynical
thoughtful
Type
satirical
critical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- tech startups
- policy making
- education curricula
Key Concepts
technological determinism
social critique
utopia/dystopia
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do scientists have to society?
- How can we balance innovation with ethics?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the value of human connection and moral duty.
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