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“At the rate science proceeds, rockets and missiles will one day seem like buffalo - slow, endangered grazers in the black pasture of outer space.” quote by Bernard Cooper
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“At the rate science proceeds, rockets and missiles will one day seem like buffalo - slow, endangered grazers in the black pasture of outer space.”

Bernard Cooper

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview, 1990s, Bernard Cooper on space exploration

Technology will make today’s massive weapons seem harmless and obsolete over time

In simple terms: Big weapons become harmless over time

Key Takeaway

Expect future tech to change perspectives

Themes

progress technology perception

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

philosophical speculative

When to use this quote

  • space policy
  • military planning
  • public perception
  • future tech development

Key Concepts

obsolescence relativism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new technologies could replace current weapons?
  • How does perception of danger change with time?
A Different Perspective

Even if rockets become harmless, new threats may arise

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